Description
This Cajun Potato Soup is creamy, hearty, and packed with bold southern flavor. Tender potatoes simmer in a rich broth with smoky spices and a touch of cream for a comforting bowl that’s perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add potatoes: Stir in diced potatoes, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Lightly mash some of the potatoes to thicken the soup.
- Stir in milk and heavy cream. Heat gently (do not boil).
- Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with bacon and green onions before serving.
Notes
For a spicier soup add extra Cajun seasoning or hot sauce. Substitute turkey bacon for a lighter version. Soup thickens as it sits — add broth when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: cajun potato soup, creamy potato soup, spicy soup recipe, comfort food
