Rich and Creamy Potato Sausage Stew - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (100g) wild rice
• 3 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 3 cups (750ml) vegetable or chicken broth
• 400g (about 6) sausages of any type you prefer
• 1 whole onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper, as much as you like
• 3 tablespoons of plain flour
• 2 diced carrots
• 1½ cups (375ml) of light cream or half-and-half
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 2 stalks of celery, thinly sliced