Wisconsin Swiss, Sausage and Potato Soup

Dad's Favorite!

Wisconsin Swiss, Sausage and Potato Soup

4 T butter

1 small onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, thinly sliced

1 pound smoked polska kielbasa, thinly sliced

1 t caraway seeds

Saute in stock pot until softened, and the meat is starting to brown.

4-6 c chicken broth

3 large potatoes, diced

Add to pot, starting with only 4 cups of broth. Add broth to cover potatoes sufficiently. Boil until potatoes are soft.

2 c heavy cream

Add and stir in well.

6 T cold water

2 T corn startch

2 T flour

Make a slurry and add to the pot. Mix in well.

1 pound Swiss cheese, shredded

Add to pot and stir over low heat until all melted. Remove from heat.

Serve with pumpernickel or caraway rye croutons.

Croutons: Cube 6 slices of rye bread and toast in oven until crispy at 350℉.