Potato and Sausage Chowder: Hearty Comfort Soup - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• 400g (6) sausages, any flavor.
• 1 onion, chopped.
• 2 celery stalks, sliced.
• 2 carrots, sliced.
• 2 cloves garlic.
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
• 4 cups (1 litre) chicken or vegetable stock.
• 2 bay leaves.
• 1/2 cup (100g) wild rice.
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chunked.
• 1 1/2 cups (375ml) light cream or half and half.
• Salt to taste.