Corn Chowder with Italian Sausage

• 1 lb. ground Italian sausage
• 3 clove of garlic, minced
• ½ c. onion, chopped
• ¼ c. all purpose flour
• 4 c. milk
• 1 ½ c. heavy cream
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 ears of corn, kernels removed and cobs reserved
• salt and pepper, to taste
• green onion, finely chopped

In a large stockpot, brown sausage, garlic and onion over medium heat until cooked through; drain. Return to pan and add flour; mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stir constantly.

Add milk, cream, potatoes and corn to sausage mixture and bring to a boil. Add corn cobs, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.

Remove cobs, season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into soup bowls, garnish with green onions and serve.