Description
Cajun Potato Soup is a comforting bowl of warmth, perfect for chilly evenings or lively gatherings. This creamy, flavorful soup features tender potatoes and smoky sausage infused with bold Cajun spices, creating an unforgettable culinary experience that transports you to New Orleans. Easy to make and ideal for any occasion, this dish promises to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 lb Cajun sausage (sliced)
- 1 medium sweet onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 green onions (chopped for garnish)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the potatoes, dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, and slicing the sausage.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add sliced sausage to the pot and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in chopped potatoes and pour in chicken broth until submerged; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat.
- Add Cajun seasoning and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg