Description
Warm up with a bowl of hearty Cajun Potato Soup, a creamy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for chilly days. This recipe combines the smoky spice of andouille sausage with tender potatoes and a blend of Cajun seasonings, all simmered in a rich, cheesy broth.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 13.5 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 3–4 minutes; remove and set aside. In the same pot, add onion, celery, and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5–8 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, chicken broth, and potatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20–25 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Return sausage to the pot, stir in cream and cheddar cheese, and simmer for 5 minutes until cheese is melted and soup is creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing cayenne and Cajun seasoning.
- Substitute Yukon gold or red potatoes for a different texture.
- For a thicker soup, mash some potatoes before adding the cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
