Sausage Corn Chowder

Ingredients:

• 1 pound bulk sausage
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 6 cups water
• 4 medium potaoes, skinned and cubed
• 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

• 2 cups frozen corn
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups milk
• salt to taste

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, cook the sausage, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, drain.
2. Stir in the water, potatoes and bouillon.  Bring  to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes.  Add corn; simmer 10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and pepper until smooth.  Gradually stir in milk.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.  Stir into sausage mixture.  Add salt to taste.  Cook for a few minutes, then enjoy.

Sometimes I make this in my slow cooker and just add the thickening right before we are ready to eat.