Cajun Potato Soup
Cajun potato soup made with tender potatoes, smoked sausage, and creamy broth. A hearty and flavorful comfort meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups potatoes peeled and diced
- 12 oz smoked sausage sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup celery diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced onion and celery and cook until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Lightly mash some of the potatoes to thicken the soup.
- Return sausage to the pot and stir in heavy cream.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.
- Top with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Use russet potatoes for a thicker texture.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
Add shrimp or bacon for variation.
Reheat with extra broth if soup becomes too thick.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
Add shrimp or bacon for variation.
Reheat with extra broth if soup becomes too thick.