Description
A rich and creamy Cajun potato soup made with smoky andouille sausage, tender potatoes, bold spices, and melted cheddar cheese for a hearty and comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 13.5 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 1 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup diced celery (about 1 rib)
- ½ red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups (960 g) chicken broth
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 pounds)
- ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced andouille sausage and cook 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion, celery, and red bell pepper. Cook 5–8 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and add cubed potatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 20–25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Return sausage to the pot. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Reduce cayenne and Cajun seasoning for a milder version.
- Mash some potatoes in the pot for a thicker texture.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Store refrigerated up to 4 days.
- Freeze up to 3 months and stir well when reheating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
