Cajun Potato Soup

Description
A terrific soup from Texas Tapestry cookbook. Enjoy!



Ingredients

 * 1/2 	 cup   canola oil
 * 1/2 	cup flour
 * 1 	medium onion, chopped fine
 * 1 	bunch green onions, chopped
 * 1/2 	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
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. About 10 minutes. Add the onions, celery and paprika, combining well. Cook until the veggies are soft, 5 minutes or so. Add all remaining ingredients except sour cream, and simmer over low heat for 2 hours. Shortly before serving, add the sour cream and simmer until heated thoroughly. Serve, topped with a little grated cheese if desired.