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Cajun Potato Soup

Cajun Potato Soup

Creamy, spicy soup with tender potatoes, smoky sausage, and bold Cajun spices. Perfect comfort food that everyone loves. So easy to make!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Brown sliced sausage in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crispy for 6-8 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  2. Cook diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic in sausage drippings for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add diced potatoes and Cajun seasoning, stirring to coat vegetables in spices for 1 minute until aromatic.
  4. Pour chicken stock over vegetables, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  5. Blend half the soup in the pot with immersion blender for 1 minute until creamy but still chunky.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and reserved sausage, heating gently for 5 minutes without boiling to prevent curdling.
  7. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste for 1 minute, adjusting spice levels as you prefer.
  8. Ladle hot soup into bowls and top with green onions, cheddar cheese, and bacon. ENJOY!!!

Notes

  • Blend more potatoes or use less stock at the start if you want a thicker soup.
  • Different brands of Cajun seasoning have different heat levels, so start with less and add more.
  • Turkey or chicken sausage works great if you want something lighter but still tasty and filling.
  • Soup gets thicker in the fridge overnight, so just add more stock when you reheat leftovers.
  • Fresh thyme or parsley makes a great topping that adds bright, fresh flavor to your bowl.