Description
A cozy and hearty Cajun potato soup with a smoky kick from andouille sausage, perfect for rainy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 4 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add a splash of olive oil.
- Add the andouille slices. Brown them on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and the Cajun seasoning. Toast the spices for a minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Return the sausage to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar. Stir until the cheese melts and the soup is creamy.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
Tips for preparation include using firm potatoes to hold their shape and adjusting Cajun seasoning to taste. For extra creaminess, mash a few potatoes against the pot wall.
- 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: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cajun soup, potato soup, comfort food, hearty recipe, sausage soup