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Cajun Potato Soup

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Cajun Potato Soup is a bold, creamy, and spicy comfort dish packed with tender potatoes, vibrant vegetables, and smoky andouille sausage. Simmered in a Cajun-spiced broth and finished with cream and cheddar, it’s a rich, Southern-style soup perfect for chilly days.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil

12 oz andouille sausage, sliced

1 yellow onion, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

5 cups chicken broth

2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add diced onion, celery, and red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 5–8 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, chicken broth, and cubed potatoes. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. Return sausage to the pot. Add heavy cream and shredded cheddar. Simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring until cheese melts and soup is heated through.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Adjust heat level by modifying the amount of cayenne or using a milder sausage.
  • Use Yukon gold or red potatoes as an alternative to russet potatoes.
  • For a creamier texture, blend part of the soup before adding sausage and cheese.
  • Soup thickens as it cools; thin with broth or cream when reheating.
  • Freezes well, though texture may change slightly due to the cream and cheese.

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