Description
This Cajun Potato Soup is creamy, spicy, and comforting. Packed with tender potatoes, smoky sausage, and bold Cajun seasonings, it’s perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or cozy lunch.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook until browned.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Stir in potatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to partially mash the soup for a creamy texture, leaving some potato chunks.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
Adjust the level of spice by adding more or less Cajun seasoning. For a vegetarian version, omit sausage and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun / Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cajun potato soup, creamy potato soup, sausage potato soup, spicy soup
