Corn and Sausage Chowder

corn__sausage_chowder 1 lb bulk sausage

1 lg onion, chopped

3 lg potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 tsp. salt and pepper

1 tsp dried basil

2 cups water

1 (17oz) can cream style corn

1 (16oz) can whole kernel corn, drained

1 (12oz) can evaporated milk, diluted with 1 can water

Shape sausage into patties and brown (or brown like hamburger) for 5 minutes. Drain off fat. Break sausage onto small pieces and set aside. Return 2 tablespoons fat to skillet and saute' onions. Add onions, potatoes, salt, pepper and sausage to water in large pot. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in corns and diluted evaporated milk. Cover and heat thoroughly.