Cajun Potato Soup Recipe
A flavorful and hearty Cajun Potato Soup recipe that combines the spicy kick of Cajun seasoning with creamy potatoes, sausage, and vegetables, topped with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese and fresh parsley for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Sausage
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 ring (13.5 ounces) andouille sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
Vegetables
- 1 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup diced celery, about 1 rib
- ½ red bell pepper, seeded, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
Soup
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups (960 g) chicken broth
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled, cubed
- ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Sausage – To a large pot over medium heat, add vegetable oil. Brown the sliced sausage rounds for 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
- Vegetables – In the same pot, sauté onion, celery, bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Soup – Stir in Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, broth, and potatoes. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender. Add back the sausage, cream, and cheese. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun Potato Soup, Potato Soup Recipe, Cajun Soup, Comfort Food
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