Description
Indulge in a hearty bowl of Cajun Potato Soup that’s rich in flavor and perfect for chilly days. Loaded with andouille sausage, creamy potatoes, and a touch of spice, this soup is sure to warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 ring (13.5 ounces) andouille sausage
- sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 1 large onion
- diced (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup diced celery
- about 1 rib
- ½ red bell pepper
- seeded
- diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic
- minced
- 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
- In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the onion, celery, red bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Add Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper; mix well.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the cubed potatoes; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra creaminess, blend a portion of the soup before adding the cream and cheese. Adjust spices according to your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Cajun Potato Soup, sausage soup, creamy potato soup, Cajun recipes, hearty soups