Jimmy Dean's Hearty Sausage & Potato Soup

3 medium potatoes, baked, peeled and cut into 1" cubes
1 lb Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage
4 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup flour
3 cups chicken broth
3-4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup half and half
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and Pepper

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.  Add the sausage and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and crumbled.  Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute.  Gradually stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring frequently until the mixture begins to thicken.  

Stir in the thyme and baked potato cubes and boil for about 5 minutes.  Reduce heat to low and stir in the milk, half and half and Parmesan cheese.  Cook 5-10 minutes, stirring often, until hot through. Season with salt and pepper, as needed.

Very good soup!!