It Souper Weather Outside

They have already forecasted snow for Michigan! brrrrrrr! Time to get the soup pot on the stove. Nothing helps you forget about the weather outside than a warm dinner inside. This soup has become one of our favorites - it's both hearty and tasty; and has flavors I love - plus - it's pretty.

Potato and Sausage Soup with Peppers

3 medium potatoes, cubed (3 cups)
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup white wine
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small yellow pepper, chopped
1 small red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 - 1 lb. pkg smoke sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
2 1/2 cups milk

In a medium saucepan combine potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Important: Do not drain.

Meanwhile in a large saucepan, cook the peppers, onions and sausage in hot butter until tender and just starting to brown. Stir in flour, salt and peppers. Add wine, continue to stir (make sure to stir up the bits in the bottom of the pan - there is alot of flavor in those bits). Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in undrained potatoes. Heat through.

Makes 4 servings.

Serve with a nice grainy bread and you have a complete meal.

Enjoy!