Hearty Chowder

Potatoes, corn, lima beans, and kielbasa in a creamy chowder.

Parboil corn, beans, and potatoes [if using fresh or frozen] while preparing other ingredients.
3 Tablespoons butter
1/2 cup each: diced celery, onion, bell pepper
3-4 Tablespoons flour
3 cups chicken broth, hot
1 cup milk or half 'n' half
2 cups each: corn, lima beans, potatoes.
1/2-1# kielbasa or smoked sausage sliced thin
salt, pepper, garlic

Melt butter and saute' celery, onion, and peppers just until tender. Stir in flour to make a paste. Cook on low for 1 minute. Pour in hot broth while stirring. Stir or preferably "whisk" until smooth and thickened. Stir in milk. Drain beans, corn, and potatoes, add to soup with sausage. Season to taste.