Cajun Potato Soup
Cajun Potato Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish made with potatoes, andouille sausage, and Cajun spices.
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
- medium pot
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, small diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 medium green bell pepper, small diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, small diced (about 1 ¼ cups)
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, small diced (remove seeds for less heat, about ¼ cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.25 teaspoons Old Bay or Cajun seasoning with salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more as needed
- 12 ounces andouille sausage halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes (3 medium), small dice (about 2 ¾ cups)
- 1 32-ounce carton low-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Finely chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven or medium pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add yellow onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeño. Cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Stir in sliced andouille sausage and small diced Yukon gold potatoes. Cook, stirring often, until the potatoes go from translucent to opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 17 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in heavy cream. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Garnish with finely chopped fresh chives if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or over low heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
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