Cajun Potato Soup

Description
A terrific soup from Texas Tapestry cookbook. Enjoy!

Ingredients

 * ½ cup canola oil
 * ½ cup flour
 * 1 medium onion, chopped fine
 * 1 bunch green onions, chopped
 * ½ cup celery, chopped
 * 2 teaspoons paprika
 * 8 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
 * 1 quart water
 * 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
 * 1 lb ham hocks
 * 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced (can use turkey sausage to reduce fat)
 * 1 cup sour cream (can also used reduced or no-fat)
 * salt and pepper, to taste
 * grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

 * 1) In a Dutch oven or other large pot, cook the oil and flour, stirring constantly of course, over medium heat until you have a light roux.
 * 2) About 10 minutes.
 * 3) Add the onions, celery and paprika, combining well.
 * 4) Cook until the veggies are soft, 5 minutes or so.
 * 5) Add all remaining ingredients except sour cream, and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.
 * 6) Shortly before serving, add the sour cream and simmer until heated thoroughly.
 * 7) Serve, topped with a little grated cheese if desired.