HORSERADISH SOUP

Steps:

• For croutons: heat oven to 325°F.
• Put bread on a baking sheet and and bake in oven for 10 minutes turning once.
• Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan over low heat combine the oil and paprika.
• Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
• Combine the oil mixture and bread in a bowl and toss to coat.
• Place bread back on baking sheet and bake for another 10 minutes or until crisp.
• For soup: heat butter in a heavy saucepan or stockpot until melted.
• Add shallots and bread crumbs.
• Cook shallots until softened about 1 minute, don't brown the bread crumbs.
• Add broth, potatoes and horseradish and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until the potatoes and horseradish are tender.
• Place soup in blender or food processor and process till smooth.
• Return soup to stockpot and season with salt and pepper.
• In a heavy skillet over medium high heat, brown the sausage, about 5 minutes and then add to soup.
• Return soup to a simmer and ladle into bowls garnishing with the croutons.