Cajun Potato Soup

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Contents 1 Description 1.1 Ingredients 1.2 Directions 1.3 Other Links 2 See also

[edit] Description

A terrific soup from Texas Tapestry cookbook. Enjoy!

[edit] Ingredients

• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 medium Onion, chopped fine
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 8 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 quart water
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 lb Ham hocks
• 1 lb smoked Sausage, sliced (can use Turkey Sausage to reduce fat)
• 1 cup sour cream (can also used reduced or no-fat)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• grated Cheddar Cheese (optional)

[edit] Directions

In a dutch oven or other large pot, cook the oil and flour, stirring constantly of course, over medium heat until you have a light roux.
About 10 minutes.
Add the onions, celery and paprika, combining well.
Cook until the veggies are soft, 5 minutes or so.
Add all remaining ingredients except sour cream, and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.
Shortly before serving, add the sour cream and simmer until heated thoroughly.
Serve, topped with a little grated Cheese if desired.

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