POTATO & GARLIC SOUP

Ingredients:
8 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2" cubes
1 large carrot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
8 c. milk
2 tsp. fresh parsley, minced
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chicken bouillon powder (or 1 cube)
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Place potatoes, carrot and garlic in Dutch oven, cover with water and bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 min. or until tender. Drain. Place 3 cups of the potato mixture in a bowl and mash.
In skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is just cooked; drain and set aside. In soup pot, melt butter, stir in flour until smooth and gradually add the milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 min. or until thickened.
Add parsley, salt, bouillon, seasoned salt and pepper, mix well. Add mashed potato mixture, cook and stir until heated through. Add remaining potato mixture and sausage mixtures, heat through.
Serves 12.