Instructions

  1. Simmer the potatoes, onion, salt and water for 20 to 30 minutes until the potatoes are very tender. Do not drain. Mash it all up in the pot.
  2. In the meantime, cook the sage sausage in a skillet, breaking up large pieces. Drain fat.
  3. Add the milk, cream, sage and the cooked sausage to the potato mixture. Combine, stirring well to incorporate the additions.
  4. Heat 5-10 minutes.
  5. For Christmas soup, very thinly slice red pepper. For Confetti soup, mince various colors of bell peppers.
  6. Add parsley and bell pepper to soup; cook until peppers are just tender.