Description
A comforting and hearty Cajun Potato Soup with Sausage, perfect for chilly evenings, bursting with flavor and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sausage (andouille or smoked)
- 3 cups potatoes (Russet or Yukon gold, diced)
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mix of green and red, diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the sausage, stirring occasionally, and let it brown and release its oils.
- Toss in the diced potatoes and stir everything together, allowing the flavors to meld for another few minutes.
- Pour in the broth, ensuring the potatoes are fully submerged. Add the Cajun spices and stir well.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in the cream and adjust seasoning as needed. For a thicker consistency, mash a few potatoes against the sides of the pot.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with green onions or parsley if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread or rice.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spices based on your heat preference. This soup is great for leftovers and can also be frozen for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cajun, Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Family Dinner