Corn Chowder with Smoked Sausage

Serves:

• 1 package Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups milk
• 1 15 1/4-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 cups cubed potatoes, cooked, drained
• chopped parsley, optional
• shredded cheddar cheese, optional