Cajun Potato Soup
Cajun Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights or busy weeknights. This creamy and spicy soup offers a delightful blend of tender potatoes, vibrant vegetables, and zesty Cajun spices that warm you from the inside out. Simple to prepare yet bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Serve it as a hearty main course or as a starter at your next gathering, and watch as everyone comes back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- Cajun seasoning to taste
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced sausage (or plant-based alternative) and cook until browned.
- Stir in onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until tender.
- Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne; stir well to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth and add cubed potatoes. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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