Description
Spicy Cajun Potato Soup delivers hearty comfort with bold Louisiana flavors that dance across creamy potatoes and zesty seasonings. Warm bowls of rich, peppered goodness invite you to savor each spoonful of this comforting southern classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) andouille sausage, sliced
Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, diced (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Green onions, for garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium flame and transform andouille sausage into a golden-brown delicacy, then transfer to a waiting plate.
- Melt butter in the identical pot, introducing diced onions, chopped celery, and vibrant bell peppers. Sauté until vegetables soften and release their aromatic essence, then introduce minced garlic and quickly dance it around the pan.
- Sprinkle flour across the vegetable landscape, stirring constantly to create a subtle roux. Gradually cascade chicken broth into the mixture, whisking to prevent lumps and develop a smooth foundation.
- Incorporate diced potatoes, generously dust with Cajun seasoning, and season with salt and pepper. Allow the liquid to reach a gentle simmer, transforming potatoes into tender morsels through a 15-20 minute culinary journey.
- Extract a portion of the soup and utilize an immersion blender to create a luxurious, velvety consistency. Reintegrate the puréed mixture back into the pot, enhancing the soup’s rich texture.
- Stream heavy cream into the bubbling mixture, reunite the reserved sausage with its flavor companions, and let the soup harmonize for an additional five minutes.
- Carefully ladle the steaming soup into waiting bowls, crown with freshly chopped green onions and delicate parsley sprigs, then present this Cajun-inspired comfort immediately.
Notes
- Swap spicy andouille sausage with milder turkey or chicken sausage for a less intense flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch to make the soup celiac-friendly and maintain its creamy consistency.
- Consider adding extra vegetables like diced carrots or spinach to boost nutritional value and create more texture.
- Achieve optimal creaminess by blending only 1/3 of the soup, which allows some potato chunks to remain for a rustic feel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg