Hearty Potato Chowder
table salt and pepper to taste
1 cup broccoli florets
2 cups finely chopped onions
3-4 cups diced potatoes
1 cup finely grated carrot
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups water
3 cups milk
3 cups chopped smoked sausage
parsley for garnish (optional)
celery salt to taste or 1 cup finely chopped celery

Melt butter in large pot and saute onions.  When onions are tender, add water, carrot, celery (or celery salt to taste), potatoes, broccoli and sausage.  Add salt and pepper to taste and bring to boil. Simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.  Add milk, stir thoroughly and serve hot.  Served with fresh bread from the oven...this will be a belly warmer meal.