Quick Corn and Sausage Chowder Recipe

Name: Quick Corn and Sausage Chowder Recipe
Ingredients: 1 pound sausage (bulk or smoked, cut or crumbled, depending on type); 2 tablespoons butter (or bacon fat); 1 large onion (chopped); 1 clove garlic (minced (about 1 teaspoon)); 3 tablespoons flour ((if you need gluten free, see note*)); 2 ½ cups chicken broth; 1 ½ to 2 pounds potatoes (about 3 large, peeled and diced); 1 to 2 teaspoons salt (to taste (using unsalted broth will need more)); 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 ½ cups corn kernels (frozen or fresh ); 2 cups milk; Chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish