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Cajun Potato Soup Recipe

Cajun Potato Soup Recipe
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A hearty and flavorful Cajun Potato Soup recipe that is perfect for a cozy night in. This creamy soup is packed with Cajun spices, chunks of sausage, and tender potatoes, all simmered together in a rich broth and finished with a touch of cream and cheese.

Ingredients

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Sausage:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 ring (13.5 ounces) andouille sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds

Vegetables:

  • 1 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • ½ cup diced celery (about 1 rib)
  • ½ red bell pepper, seeded, diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced

Soup:

  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 cups (960 g) chicken broth
  • 4 large russet potatoes, peeled, cubed
  • ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  • parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sausage: Heat oil in a pot. Brown sausage.

    2. To a large pot over medium heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.

  2. Vegetables: Cook onions, celery, and bell pepper. Add garlic.

    3. To the same pot over medium heat, add the onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5-8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

  3. Soup: Add Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, chicken broth, and potatoes. Simmer.

    4. Add Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, chicken broth, and potatoes to the pot. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.

  4. Return sausage to pot. Add cream and cheese. Simmer.

    5. Return the sausage to the pot, add cream and cheese. Simmer for 5 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.

  5. Serve garnished with parsley.

    6. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

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Keywords: Cajun Potato Soup, Potato Soup Recipe, Cajun Soup, Comfort Food

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