Description
Cajun Potato Soup is a creamy, comforting dish that brings the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine right to your table. This hearty soup features savory andouille sausage, tender potatoes, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all simmered in a rich chicken broth. With a touch of heavy cream and sharp cheddar cheese, each spoonful delivers warmth and satisfaction, making it the perfect choice for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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 and 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 and cubed
- ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced andouille sausage and brown.
- Stir in diced onion, celery, red bell pepper, and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add Cajun seasoning alongside salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper; mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth and add cubed russet potatoes; stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cover; simmer for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Slowly mix in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg