Description
Cajun Potato Soup is a creamy, hearty soup made with tender potatoes, smoky andouille sausage, Cajun spices, cream, and cheese for a comforting one-pot meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 ring andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the sausage, then remove and set aside.
- Add onion, celery, and bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
- Add Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, broth, and potatoes.
- Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Return sausage to the pot and stir in cream and cheese.
- Cook until heated through and smooth.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne for less heat.
- Stir gently when adding cheese for a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg