Description
Warm up with this creamy Cajun Potato Soup, loaded with tender potatoes, smoky Andouille sausage, bell peppers, and bold Cajun spices. Perfect for a quick, comforting meal with a spicy twist!
Ingredients
1–2 tbsp olive oil
12 oz Andouille sausage, sliced (or Kielbasa as substitute)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1–2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
4 cups chicken broth
3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (or Yukon gold/red potatoes)
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add sliced Andouille sausage and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
In the same pot, add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for 5-8 minutes until softened.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, chicken broth, and cubed potatoes.
Bring to a simmer and reduce heat. Cook for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
Return sausage to the pot. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese.
Simmer another 5 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Adjust Cajun seasoning and cayenne for your preferred spice level.
Swap Andouille sausage for milder options like Kielbasa if preferred.
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheat beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American , cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1120 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg