Creamy Cajun Potato Soup
A rich and flavorful Creamy Cajun Potato Soup, perfect as a comfort food.
Equipment
- Microwave safe bowl
- large stock pot
Ingredients
- 5 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ring andouille sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds (13.5 ounces)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning or to taste
- Shredded cheddar cheese for garnish
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place the potato chunks in a large microwave-safe bowl with 2 to 3 tablespoons of water. Cover loosely and microwave on high, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are nearly tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large stock pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper, and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned slightly.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the pre-cooked potatoes and cook for an additional 12 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fully tender.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and season the soup with Cajun seasoning to taste. Allow the soup to heat through, but avoid boiling.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
Sausage substitutes include smoked sausage, kielbasa, cooked chicken sausage, or plant-based sausage. Chop the vegetables into a similar size for even cooking and the perfect bite. For a thicker texture, use an immersion blender to puree some of the soup before adding the cream. Keep the heat low to prevent curdling after adding the heavy cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 653kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 23gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 23gSodium: 1404mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1720IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 2mg
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