Ingredients
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1/2 cup canola oil
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1/2 cup flour
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1 medium onion, chopped fine
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1/2 cup celery, chopped
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2 teaspoons paprika
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8 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1 quart water
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1 clove garlic, finely chopped
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1 lb smoked sausage, sliced (can use turkey sausage to reduce fat)
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1 cup sour cream (can also used reduced or no-fat)
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salt and pepper, to taste
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grated cheddar cheese
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1 bunch green onion, chopped
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1 lb ham hock
Instructions
- 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.
- About 10 minutes.
- Add the onions, celery and paprika, combining well.
- Cook until the veggies are soft, 5 minutes or so.
- Add all remaining ingredients except sour cream, and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.
- Shortly before serving, add the sour cream and simmer until heated thoroughly.
- Serve, topped with a little grated cheese if desired.