Description
A creamy and flavorful Cajun Potato Soup that brings warmth and comfort on chilly days, packed with andouille sausage and rich ingredients.
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 and 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 sauté until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced onion, celery, and red bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Let it mingle for another minute to release those lovely flavors.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cubed russet potatoes and let everything cook together for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy whipping cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
- Serve hot with a sprinkle of chopped parsley on top for a pop of color!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg