1/2 lb. ground pork sausage
4 cups (16 oz.) frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth
2 cups water
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups milk
Garnish:
Cheddar cheese, shredded
Brown sausage in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain. Return to Dutch oven.
Add potatoes and next 3 ingredients to sausage; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in soups and milk; cook, stirring often, until thoroughly heated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish, if desired.
Makes: 2-1/2 quarts.