Smoked Sausage & {Beer Cheese} Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb smoked sausage
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 6 russet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1” cubes (about 5 cups)
• 1½ lbs Velveeta, cut into ½” cubes
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup beer
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Dice sausage, onions and celery. Melt butter in a large Pot (I use my dutch oven) and saute onions, celery and sausage for 5 minutes over medium high heat.
2. Add Chicken Broth and Potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium then cook for 12 minutes. Mash Potatoes slightly with a Potato Masher. Add Milk, Cream, Beer, Velveeta and Black Pepper.
3. Continue cooking for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the Velveeta is completely melted and soup is heated through and potatoes are tender to your liking. Garnish with Parsley and enjoy!