Cajun Potato Soup

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Cajun Potato Soup

A terrific soup from Texas Tapestry cookbook. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• ½ cup canola oil
• ½ cup flour
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• ½ cup celery, chopped
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 8 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 quart water
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 lb ham hocks
• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced (can use turkey sausage to reduce fat)
• 1 cup sour cream (can also used reduced or no-fat)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Procedures

1. In a Dutch oven or other large pot, cook the oil and flour, stirring constantly of course, over medium heat until you have a light roux.
2. About 10 minutes.
3. Add the onions, celery and paprika, combining well.
4. Cook until the veggies are soft, 5 minutes or so.
5. Add all remaining ingredients except sour cream, and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.
6. Shortly before serving, add the sour cream and simmer until heated thoroughly.
7. Serve, topped with a little grated cheese if desired.