Sausage and potato soup

1 pound seasoned sausage
1 whole onion, diced
4 stalks of celery, diced
1-2 whole carrots, grated
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2-3 medium potatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1 quart broth or stock
Salt, pepper, thyme, sage and smoked paprika to taste

Brown ground sausage and pour grease into separate pan. Sautee onions and celery in grease until softened. Add garlic, being careful not to burn them. Add in broth and bring to a simmer. Add carrots and potatoes and simmer until soft. Add browned sausage and seasonings. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream.