Spicy Cajun Potato Soup: Creamy Comfort for Cozy Nights Recipe
This Spicy Cajun Potato Soup combines creamy potatoes with a flavorful kick from andouille sausage and Cajun spices. Perfect for cozy nights, this comforting soup is rich, hearty, and full of bold flavors, making it an ideal meal to warm up with.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
Sauté Base
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 13.5 ounces Andouille Sausage (sliced)
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 large Onion (diced, about 1 cup)
- 0.5 cups Celery (one rib, diced)
- 0.5 pieces Red Bell Pepper (seeded and diced)
- 2 teaspoons Garlic (minced)
Seasonings & Broth
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
Main Ingredients
- 4 large Russet Potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 0.5 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 cup Mild Cheddar Cheese (optional, consider serving on the side)
Garnish
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oil and brown sausage: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set it aside.
- Sauté vegetables: Using the same pot, add diced onion, celery, and red bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5-8 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add seasonings and liquids: Stir in Cajun seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper to coat the vegetables. Pour in chicken broth and add cubed russet potatoes.
- Simmer the soup: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently until the potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Add sausage, cream, and cheese: Return the browned sausage to the pot. Stir in heavy whipping cream and mild cheddar cheese. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm. Optionally, offer extra cheddar cheese on the side.
Notes
- The andouille sausage provides a spicy flavor, but you can substitute with kielbasa for a milder taste.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the soup’s spiciness.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the cooked potatoes against the side of the pot before adding cream and cheese.
- Chicken broth can be substituted with chicken stock or vegetable broth for variation.
- This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be frozen for longer storage.
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