Name: Cajun Potato Soup Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: Sausage & Trinity:; 1 lb andouille sausage (sliced ¼” thick); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large yellow onion (diced); 1 red bell pepper (diced); 2 celery ribs (diced); 4 garlic cloves (minced); Soup Base:; 4 large russet potatoes (peeled, 1″ cubes); 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp black pepper; Creamy Finish:; ½ cup heavy cream; 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry); Green onions (sliced)

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Cajun Potato Soup delivers creamy potato base spiked with andouille sausage heat and trinity onion-bell pepper-celery punch. This hearty bowl serves 6 in 50 minutes loaded with smoky spice perfect cold weather cure.

Why This Recipe Works

Andouille sausage renders fat building rich stock foundation. Trinity vegetables create sweet-savory depth traditional Cajun mirepoix. Flour roux thickens without heavy cream separation. Potatoes release starch naturally creamy mouthfeel. Cayenne-Cajun blend layers heat never overwhelming.

Ingredients & Prep

1 lb andouille sausage sliced ¼-inch, 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 onion diced, 1 green bell pepper diced, 2 celery stalks diced, 4 garlic cloves minced, 2 tbsp flour, 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, ½ tsp cayenne, 4 cups chicken broth, 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes 1-inch cubes, 1½ cups heavy cream, 1 cup cheddar shredded, green onions.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Brown sausage large pot medium-high 5 minutes remove. Melt butter add onion bell pepper celery cook 8 minutes soft. Stir garlic 1 minute. Sprinkle flour Cajun seasoning cayenne cook 2 minutes roux. Deglaze broth scraping bits. Add potatoes simmer 20 minutes fork-tender. Return sausage mash few potatoes creamy. Stir cream cheddar off heat. Simmer 5 minutes thickened. Garnish green onions cheddar.

Flavor Variations

Variation Key	Add/Swap	Resulting Twist
Shrimp Creole	Half sausage shrimp	Coastal seafood
Corn Maque Choux	Corn kernels	Sweet summer
Smoked Turkey	Andouille turkey sausage	Lighter smoke
Roasted Poblano	Green pepper	Smoky green chile

Storage Tips

Refrigerate airtight 5 days. Freeze 3 months. Reheat gentle milk splash.

FAQs

Too thick? Thin chicken broth simmer less. Not spicy? Double cayenne fresh jalapeño. Potatoes mushy? Cube uniform undercook slightly.

Conclusion

Cajun Potato Soup transforms humble spuds into Louisiana legend creamy spicy soul-warming perfection.

Cajun Potato Soup Recipe

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Cajun Potato Soup delivers spicy andouille sausage and tender potatoes in creamy comfort. Holy Trinity veggies and bold seasoning create Louisiana flavor explosion. Perfect chilly night bowl for Pinterest soup boards and cozy dinner rotation.

Author: ssam
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Cajun
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Scale

Sausage & Trinity:
1 lb andouille sausage (sliced ¼” thick)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion (diced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
2 celery ribs (diced)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
Soup Base:
4 large russet potatoes (peeled, 1″ cubes)
4 cups chicken broth
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
Creamy Finish:
½ cup heavy cream
1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
Green onions (sliced)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high. Brown sausage slices 4-5 mins. Remove to plate.
2. Lower heat medium. Add onion, bell pepper, celery (trinity). Sauté 6-8 mins until softened.
3. Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper. Cook 1 min fragrant.
4. Add potatoes, chicken broth. Bring to boil. Reduce simmer 18-22 mins until fork-tender.
5. Whisk cornstarch slurry. Stir rapidly until thickened.
6. Reduce heat low. Stir in heavy cream, cheddar until melted smooth.
7. Return sausage. Simmer 3 mins. Taste adjust seasoning.
8. Garnish green onions. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

Andouille sausage = authentic smoky spice. Kielbasa works too.
Holy Trinity (onion, celery, bell pepper) = Cajun foundation.
Don’t skip potato cooking time – tender = creamy texture.
Cornstarch slurry creates perfect restaurant consistency.
Heavy cream + sharp cheddar = ultimate richness.
Make ahead: flavors intensify overnight.
Freezes 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
Spice lovers: extra cayenne + hot sauce swirl.
Low carb: cauliflower or radish substitution.
Serves 6-8 generously. Winter comfort champion.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1½ cups
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 1250mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 75mg

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