Cajun Potato Soup
This bold and creamy Cajun Potato Soup features smoky andouille sausage, tender potatoes, and classic Cajun veggies in a rich, cheesy broth. Perfect for cozy nights with a kick of Southern heat!
Ingredients
Sausage:
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 ring 13.5 oz andouille sausage, sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion diced
- ½ cup celery diced
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 2 tsp garlic minced
Soup Base:
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 large russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown sausage in oil and set aside.
- Sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper until soft.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add Cajun spices, broth, and potatoes. Simmer 20–25 minutes.
- Return sausage to pot, stir in cream and cheese.
- Simmer 5 more minutes.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/cajun-potato-soup/
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
- Substitute turkey sausage or kielbasa for a milder version.
- For thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before adding cream.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3–4 days and reheat beautifully.