Name: Cajun Potato Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 ring andouille sausage, sliced; 1 large onion, diced; ½ cup diced celery; ½ red bell pepper, diced; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 cups chicken broth; 4 large russet potatoes, cubed; ½ cup heavy cream; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; Parsley, chopped

Cajun Potato Soup

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Cajun Potato Soup is made with andouille sausage, potatoes, vegetables, and Cajun spices, finished with cream and cheddar for a rich, spicy Southern favorite.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 ring andouille sausage, sliced 1 large onion, diced ½ cup diced celery ½ red bell pepper, diced 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 cups chicken broth 4 large russet potatoes, cubed ½ cup heavy cream 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Parsley, chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Brown sausage in oil until caramelized.
Step 2: Add onion, celery, and bell pepper; cook until soft.
Step 3: Add garlic and spices; stir well.
Step 4: Add broth and potatoes; simmer until tender.
Step 5: Stir in sausage, cream, and cheese; simmer 5 minutes.
Step 6: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For a thicker soup, mash a few potatoes before serving. Adjust cayenne to control spice level. Soup tastes even better the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 490
Fat: 28g
Saturated fat: 14g
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 820mg
Protein: 21g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g