Description
A heartwarming Cajun potato soup filled with rich flavors, creamy textures, and smoky andouille sausage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons Cajun spice mix
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat sliced andouille sausage over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Toss in diced potatoes, chopped celery, bell pepper, and onion. Sprinkle the Cajun spices and stir well to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to a gentle simmer for about 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and blended.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional cheese or green onions if desired. Enjoy hot!
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute andouille sausage with smoked turkey sausage. For extra flavor, let the soup cool and refrigerate overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg