This is a hearty soup that's perfect to make on a chilly night. Made with baked potatoes, an assortment of cheeses, and Original Brat Hans chicken sausage, the whole family will leave the table feeling full and satisfied.

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Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped

3 cups chicken broth

1/4 cup all purpose flour

1 14-oz. can of evaporated milk

2-3 baking potatoes, baked or microwaved

2-4 links of Original Brat Hans natural chicken sausage (any flavor you'd like), sliced

1/2 cup of shredded asiago, chedder, or Swiss cheese

3 tbsp. green onion, sliced

Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:

1. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occaionally, for 1-2 minutes.

2. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in broth and evaporated milk.

3. Scoop potato pulp from one potato and mash. Add pulp to broth mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture just comes to a boil.

4. Dice remaining potatoes, with skin. Add the sausage and potatoes to soup. Heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Top off each individual bowl with sliced green onion and cheese.

Love sausage? Try this Four Cheese Macaroni, which requires 1/2 pound roasted, spicy sausage.  Or, try something else from our Recipe File.