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Cajun Potato Soup

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This Cajun potato soup is a cozy, flavor-packed dinner idea featuring creamy potatoes, smoky sausage, bold Cajun spices, and tender veggies. It’s a one-pot meal that’s easy to make, customizable, and perfect for busy weeknights or comforting family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (about 2 lbs) russet potatoes, peeled and diced (or Yukon Golds)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound smoked sausage (andouille, kielbasa, or turkey sausage), sliced into half-moons
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
  • 1 cup whole milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley or green onions (optional garnish)
  • Crumbled cooked bacon (optional garnish)
  • Shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional garnish)
  • Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash, peel, and dice the potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Chop the onion, celery, carrot, bell peppers, and garlic. Slice the sausage into half-moons.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. Add butter to the pot. Add onion, celery, carrot, and both bell peppers. Sauté for 5–6 minutes, stirring often, until veggies are softened and onions are translucent. Add a splash of broth if veggies start to stick.
  4. Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add diced potatoes and return browned sausage to the pot. Pour in chicken broth. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. For a creamy texture, use an immersion blender to puree about 1/3 of the soup in the pot, or carefully blend a few cups in a blender and return to the pot. Skip this step for a chunkier soup.
  7. Stir in milk, half-and-half, or cream. Simmer uncovered for another 3–5 minutes to heat through. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Add more broth or milk if too thick, or simmer longer if too thin.
  8. Ladle hot soup into bowls. Garnish with parsley or green onions, cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles, or hot sauce as desired. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, skip the sausage and use vegetable broth; add beans or extra veggies for protein. For dairy-free, use coconut cream or non-dairy milk and olive oil instead of butter. Adjust spice level by varying the amount of cayenne or Cajun seasoning. Blend part of the soup for a creamy texture while keeping some potato chunks for heartiness. Soup thickens as it sits—add broth or milk to thin when reheating.

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