Description
A creamy and hearty Cajun potato soup with smoky andouille sausage and a kick of spice that comforts and satisfies.
Ingredients
- Andouille sausage, sliced or diced
- Potatoes, peeled and diced
- Onions, chopped
- Bell peppers, diced
- Celery, chopped
- Cajun spices (blend or mix paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper)
- Heavy cream
- Cheddar cheese, shredded
- Chicken broth
- Garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the andouille sausage until browned, then set aside. Keep the drippings for flavor.
- Sauté onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic in the sausage drippings until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, and Cajun spices. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (12-15 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese, cooking until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or green onions if desired.
Notes
For a lighter soup, substitute half and half for heavy cream. Keep cheese melting slow to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: soup, Cajun, comfort food, easy recipe, hearty soup