Description
This hearty Cajun Potato Soup combines savory andouille sausage and creamy potatoes with a kick of Cajun spice, perfect for a cozy meal.
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 the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced onion, celery, red bell pepper, and garlic; cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 more minutes.
- Add the 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, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy whipping cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by altering the amount of cayenne pepper. This soup is even better the next day!
- 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, andouille sausage, creamy soup, savory soup, comfort food