Aunt Karen's Cream of Carrot Soup

2 lengths farmer's sausage, cut into large pieces
8 bay leaves
1 tbsp pepper kernels
6 star aniseed
water

Once sausage is cooked, pull it out and toss into food processor so it's in tiny pieces.

Add:
2 - 3 large onions
3/4 ice cream pail cubed potatoes
2L or more sliced carrots
1 tsp salt

When carrots are done, add:
1/2 cup chicken soup base
1/4 cup parsley flakes
2 tsp salt

Base for all cream soups:
1-1/2 cups milk
1-1/2 cups whipping cream
1 cup flour
Add to soup.