Description
Cajun Potato Soup is a creamy, comforting dish that encapsulates the vibrant flavors of Louisiana. This hearty soup combines tender russet potatoes with spicy Andouille sausage, aromatic onions, and garlic, all simmered in rich chicken broth and finished with a splash of heavy cream. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this easy recipe warms both heart and soul with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 8 oz spicy Andouille sausage (sliced)
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the ingredients: Wash and peel the potatoes, chop them into cubes, slice the sausage, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
- 2. Sauté vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 3. Brown sausage: Add sliced Andouille sausage to the pot and cook until browned on both sides.
- 4. Simmer: Stir in chopped potatoes and chicken broth until covered by about an inch. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- 5. Add cream: Stir in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning; let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
- 6. Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg