Instructions

  1. In heavy skillet, on med heat, cook sausage until browned.
  2. Add celery, onions, and carrots;,cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  3. Add thyme, basil and salt.
  4. Add flour and stir until mixed.
  5. Slowly add the chicken broth and water, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
  6. Add potatoes; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  7. Puree 2 cups of the soup in a blender, (careful, it's hot).
  8. Return the pureed soup to pot and add milk and peas.
  9. Cook until the peas are hot, about 5 minutes.