Cajun Potato Soup Recipe
A comforting and flavorful Cajun Potato Soup recipe that combines the spicy kick of Cajun seasoning with hearty potatoes, savory sausage, and creamy cheddar cheese. Perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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 and 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 chicken broth (960 g)
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream (119 g)
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded (113 g)
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Sausage: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Season and Simmer: Stir in Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Add broth and potatoes. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Finish Soup: Return sausage to the pot. Stir in cream and cheddar cheese. Simmer until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cajun Potato Soup, Potato Soup Recipe, Cajun Soup, Comfort Food
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