Smoked Sausage & Potato Chowder

You all know I am a soup junkie!  Especially in the winter.  This is chowder is the full-meal deal!

Smoked Sausage & Potato Chowder

6 beef Smoky Links (Echrich), cut into small rounds
4 medium/large potatoes, peeled & cubed
2 green onions (optional), chopped
2 stalks celery, cut into small pieces
4 baby carrots, cut into small rounds (optional)
1 can beef broth
1 can evaporated milk
2 Tbsp. salt
2 Tbsp. ground pepper
3 Tbsp. real butter

slurry:  1/4 cup water + 2 heaping Tbsp. cornstarch

Melt real butter into a deep pot.  Slice Smoky Links into small rounds and add to butter.  Add onions, celery, carrots, salt and pepper and saute' for about 3 minutes.   Add beef broth and then potatoes.  Boil until potatoes are done, but not mushy.  Reduce heat to medium and stir in 1 can of evaporated milk.  Bring back up to hot (but not boiling).  Mix slurry and add immediately.  Stir constantly until it thickens.

Serve & Enjoy!