Simmer gently over a medium low heat for 10 minutes or until the soup has thickened slightly. Add hot water if the mixture is becoming too thick. Remove the thyme sprigs, then season to taste with ...
If sausage is in links, remove casing from sausage. Crumble meat into a large soup pot and sauté over medium heat until brown. Drain fat. Add remaining ingredients along with 5 cups of water.