Description
A comforting and flavorful Cajun Potato Soup recipe that combines the spicy kick of andouille sausage with creamy potatoes and a blend of Cajun spices. Perfect for a cozy night in or to impress guests at a dinner party.
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
Sausage
Vegetables
Soup
Instructions
- Sausage – Heat oil in a pot. Brown sausage.
- Heat oil in a pot. Brown sausage. To a large pot and over medium heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside on a plate or in a bowl while you prepare the rest of the soup.
- Vegetables – Cook onions, celery, and bell pepper. Add garlic.
- To the same pot over medium heat, add the onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5-8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Soup – Add Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, chicken broth, and potatoes. Simmer.
- To the pot, add Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, chicken broth, and potatoes. Reduce heat. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Return sausage to pot. Add cream and cheese. Simmer.
- Return the sausage to the pot and add in heavy cream and shredded cheese. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until everything is heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Serve garnished with parsley.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun Potato Soup, Potato Soup, Cajun Soup, Andouille Sausage Soup
