Description
Cajun Potato Soup is a rich and creamy one-pot meal combining tender potatoes, smoky sausage, and bold Cajun spices. This comforting, customizable soup is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper (red or green), chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and dice the potatoes. Slice the sausage into rounds. Chop the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Mince the garlic.
- Cook the Sausage: In a large pot, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter in the pot, then add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Make the Base: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir. Cook for 1 minute. Gradually add chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Simmer Potatoes: Add potatoes, Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Optional Blending: For creamier soup, blend part of the soup with an immersion blender. Skip this step for chunkier soup.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in heavy cream and cooked sausage. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot with crusty bread or cornbread.
Notes
- Variations:
- Vegetarian: Replace sausage with mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
- Spicier: Add cayenne or hot sauce.
- Cheesy: Stir in cheddar cheese before serving.
- Dairy-Free: Substitute coconut cream for heavy cream.
- Seafood Option: Add shrimp or crawfish during the final 5 minutes of cooking.
- Storage & Reheating:
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Reheat on stovetop with a splash of broth or cream if thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: one pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
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