Description
This hearty Cajun Potato Soup combines smoky and spicy flavors with creamy texture, featuring tender potatoes, zesty seasonings, and flavorful andouille sausage. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for warming up on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
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 and cubed
- ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the sliced andouille sausage. Cook it for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Using the same pot, add diced onion, celery, and red bell pepper over medium heat. Cook for about 5-8 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add Seasonings and Potatoes: Stir in Cajun seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Then add the chicken broth and peeled, cubed potatoes. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Simmer the Soup: Let the soup simmer gently for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Combine Sausage, Cream, and Cheese: Return the browned sausage to the pot. Stir in the heavy whipping cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the soup to heat through completely.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the soup for a fresh, vibrant garnish. Serve the Cajun Potato Soup warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Andouille sausage can be substituted with smoked sausage for a similar flavor.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes during simmering before adding cream and cheese.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper amount based on your preferred spice level.
- Use low-fat cream or milk to reduce fat content if desired.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
