Creamy Potato, White Cheddar, and Kielbasa Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

unsalted butter

carrots, peeled and diced

stalks celery, diced

large sweet onion, diced

bay leaf

1 tsp

dried thyme

approx. 3 lbs. white potatoes, peeled and diced

64 oz

chicken broth

2 cups

half and half

3 tbsp

all purpose flour

8 oz

shredded white cheddar cheese

2 oz

packages of Hillshire Farm® Polska Kielbasa, diced (I used Hillshire Farm® Turkey Polska Kielbasa)

salt and pepper,