Corn and Sausage Chowder

20 oz pkg hash brown potatoes
14 oz chicken broth
10 oz frozen corn
Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered for 10 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.  Using potato masher, slightly mash potatoes.

Stir in:
2 c milk
12 oz cooking link sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced
1/3 c sliced green onions
1/4 t pepper

Season to taste with:
salt and pepper
cilantro
hot sauce