Potato Soup With Sausage(Yields 6 Servings)  
["10 oz. pork sausage links, cut in 1/4-inch slices", "1 c. sliced celery", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "1/2 tsp. dried thyme", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour", "1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth", "1/2 c. water", "4 medium potatoes, pared and diced (about 4 c.)", "1 c. milk", "1 c. sliced green beans, partially cooked", "fresh chopped parsley (optional)"]
["In a heavy skillet, brown sausage over medium heat.", "Remove sausage and set aside.", "Drain all but 1 tablespoon of fat; saute celery, onion, thyme and salt.", "Cook until onion is tender.", "Stir in flour; cook 1 minute.", "Gradually add broth and water, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.", "Add potatoes; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.", "Allow soup to cool. Puree 2 cups in blender or food processor.", "Return to kettle.", "Add milk, beans and sausage; heat through.", "Garnish with parsely, if desired."]
["pork sausage links", "celery", "onion", "thyme", "salt", "flour", "chicken broth", "water", "potatoes", "milk", "green beans", "parsley"]