GERMAN SAUSAGE SOUP

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Provided by Marsha Gardner

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fully cooked bratwurst, knackwurst or kielbasa, sliced into into 1/2 inch slices
3-4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small head cabbage, shredded
3-4 medium carrots, sliced
3-4 celery stalks, sliced
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 c milk
3 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 c swiss cheee, shredded
fresh snipped parsley

Steps:

1. In a Dutch oven, combine sausage, potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, salt and pepper. Add 2-3 cups water (I sometimes use chicken broth). Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are nearly tender.
2. Stir in cabbage and cook for 10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Stir in 2 1/2 cups milk.
3. Stir flour and remaining milk together and then add to soup. Cook on low until thick and bubbly. Stir in cheese until melted. Garnish with fresh parsley.