Cajun Potato Soup

== Description ==
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)
== Directions ==
# 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.
Category:Cajun Meat Dishes
Category:Cajun Soups
Category:Celery Recipes
Category:Cheddar Recipes
Category:Wheat flour Recipes
Category:Green onion Recipes
Category:Ham hock Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Potato Recipes
Category:Sausage Recipes