Description
This Cajun Potato Soup is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines the spiciness of Cajun seasoning with the creaminess of potatoes and cheese. Perfect for a cozy night in or to impress guests with a taste of the South!
Ingredients
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Sausage:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 ring (13.5 ounces) andouille sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup diced celery (about 1 rib)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups (960 g) chicken broth
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Sausage: Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
- Add Seasonings and Broth: Stir in Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Pour in chicken broth and add potatoes. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cream and cheese until melted and creamy. Add cooked sausage back to the pot. Serve hot with a garnish of parsley.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less cayenne pepper to suit your taste.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg