SMOKED SAUSAGE & POTATO SOUP

SMOKED SAUSAGE & POTATO SOUP 1 (14 oz) package of your favorite smoked sausage, cut into half-moon slices 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 14 to 1/2 cup diced celery (according to what you have on hand) 1 medium carrot, scraped and shredded 1 lb russet potatoes, scrubbed well, and diced in about 3/8" to 1/2" pieces 4 cups water 3/4 tsp celery salt 1 Tbsp chicken bouillon powder 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 1 [12 oz] can evaporated milk salt, black pepper, garlic powder to taste 1/4 C Wondra Quick Mixing Flour stirred in to 1/2 C cool water to make slurry for thickening. In a 4 - 6-qt pot, over med heat, add 1 tablespoon cooking oil & get it hot. Add sausage, onions and celery to pan with oil. Cook and stir until onion is translucent, & sausage begins to brown a little. Add potatoes, water, celery salt, chicken bouillon, & corn; bring to boil, then reduce heat to a simmer & cover. Keep it covered, and allow it to simmer until potatoes are completely tender. Add milk; taste for seasoning and add salt, black pepper, garlic powder to suit your preference. Bring back to a simmer and slowly stir in the slurry then continue to cook and stir until mixture is thickened and smooth.