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Cajun Potato Soup

A creamy, spicy Southern favorite soup made with andouille sausage, tender potatoes, vegetables, and a blend of Cajun spices, enriched with heavy cream and cheddar cheese for a comforting and flavorful meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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 and 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 chicken broth
  • 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add andouille sausage slices and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add diced onion, celery, and red bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Stir in Cajun seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Add chicken broth and cubed potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 25 minutes.
  5. Use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup for a creamy texture, or remove some soup, blend until smooth, and return to pot.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
  7. Return cooked sausage to the pot and heat through for a few minutes.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For a thicker soup, partially blend the potatoes before adding cream and cheese. Adjust the level of cayenne pepper to control the heat. Using andouille sausage adds authentic smoky flavor, but smoked sausage can be substituted.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Method: Soup
  • Cuisine: Southern, Cajun

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 900
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 15
  • Cholesterol: 55