Florida Sweet Corn, Potato and Sausage Chowder - Fresh From Florida : Fresh From Florida

Ingredients

• 2 cups Florida potatoes, diced small
• 2 cups fresh Florida sweet corn kernels
• ½ cup Florida celery, finely chopped
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 to 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, such as thyme and/or parsley
• ½ teaspoon Florida hot sauce, optional
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning (your favorite)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for cooking
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste