Smoked Sausage and Potato Corn Chowder Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs smoked beef sausage, kielbasa or 2 lbs Polish sausage, sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 medium sweet onions, cut in large chunks
• 5 -6 celery ribs, sliced
• 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2-2 quarts chicken broth
• 9 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 32 ounces frozen corn
• 1 quart half-and-half cream
• 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1 -2 teaspoons chicken base (optional)
• salt (to taste)
• sliced green onion