basque potato soup

Categories: Soup/stew
Yield: 6 servings

Measure	Ingredient
1 pounds	Italian Sausage
½ cup	Chopped onion
2 pounds	Canned tomatoes
6 cups	Pared and diced potatoes (4)
¼ cup	Chopped parsley
1 cup	Sliced celery
2 tablespoons	Chopped celery leaves
1½ cup	Water
2	Beef bouillon cubes
1	Bay leaf
1 tablespoon	Salt
½ teaspoon	Thyme
¼ teaspoon	Pepper
1 tablespoon	Lemon juice

In large saucepan or kettle, brown sausage over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

A little tabasco sauce to taste is good with this. It actually improves in flavor as a leftover.

Enjoy! Gloria Martin