Description
A heartwarming Cajun Potato Soup with Sausage that blends rich flavors and satisfying textures, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russett or Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cream or coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot and add diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until translucent.
- Brown the sausage: Add sliced sausage to the pot and allow to brown slightly.
- Add the veggies: Stir in diced potatoes, chopped bell pepper, and celery, sautéing for a few minutes.
- Pour in the broth: Add enough broth to cover the vegetables, bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Incorporate cream: Gradually stir in cream until combined, heating through without boiling.
- Season to taste: Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle into bowls and top with fresh herbs.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on preferences; for a vegetarian option, use plant-based sausage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cajun potato soup, sausage soup, comfort food, hearty soup, soup recipes