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Cajun Potato Soup

Cajun Potato Soup

Cajun Potato Soup offers a spicy mash-up of Louisiana comfort cooking and hearty traditional potato soup.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Soup
Cuisine Cajun, Southern
Servings 12 servings
Calories 305 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

  • 13.5 ounces fully cooked andouille sausage links cut into ¼-inch slices
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper chopped
  • 1 rib celery chopped
  • 32 ounces chicken broth 1 carton
  • 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 large russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 0.75 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir sausage until edges are lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Remove sausage to a bowl.
  • In the same pan, melt butter and heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Add onion, red pepper and celery. Cook and stir until vegetables are softened, 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, Cajun seasoning, paprika and salt. Bring to a boil. Add potatoes. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 15-18 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream, cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until cheese is melted. Add sausage and parsley. Heat through. If desired, serve with additional parsley.

Notes

Cajun potato soup is an excellent blend of flavors, perfect for a comforting meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 11gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 812mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Keyword Cajun Potato Soup, comfort food, hearty soup, potato soup, southern recipe, spicy soup
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