Cajun Potato Soup
Warm, hearty, and full of flavor – this Cajun Sausage and Potato Soup is the perfect comfort meal for any time of year. Loaded with smoky andouille sausage, tender potatoes, and creamy broth infused with Cajun spices.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 ring andouille sausage sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 large onion diced
- 1/2 cup celery diced
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 large russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded
- parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned, about 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper for 5–8 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, broth, and potatoes.
- Simmer for 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Return sausage to the pot. Stir in cream and cheddar.
Notes
This soup is easy to make and ready in under an hour!