Sausage and Potatoes

I got this idea from the Paint Chips and Frying Pans blog:

5 medium potatoes

1 kielbasa link (I used a smoked sausage link)

2 T. oil (I used olive oil)
Onion
Garlic/pepper seasoning

Spray 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Wash and cube potatoes; layer in bottom of pan. Slice up sausage on top of the potatoes. Sprinkle with onion. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with seasoning.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and stir. Put back in the oven for 20 more minutes, or until potatoes are tender and kielbasa are starting to brown.

This smelled so good when it was cooking!

Sausage Potato Soup

I got this recipe from the What's for Dinner? blog

1/2 pound smoked turkey kielbasa, diced (I used regular smoked sausage)
6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (I often use Yukon Golds and leave the skin on)
2 cups frozen corn
1-1/2 cups chicken broth (I used enough broth to cover the veggies while they cooked)
1 celery rib, sliced
1/4 cup sliced carrot (I used two carrots)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups milk
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley (I did not used parsley)

Directions
In a large saucepan, brown sausage; drain. Set sausage aside. In the same pan, (I used a different pan because I started the veggies cooking while the sausage was browning.)
combine the potatoes, corn, broth, celery, carrot and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add the milk, cheese, parsley and sausage. Cook and stir over low heat until
cheese is melted and soup is heated through.

Yield: 6 servings.