Cajun Potato Soup

Name: Cajun Potato Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup celery stalk, diced; 1 cup green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 3 lbs russet potatoes, cubed; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

A creamy and hearty soup loaded with smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and bold spices. It cooks in one pot for a quick and comforting meal.

50 minEasyServes 6410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup celery stalk, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
3 lbs russet potatoes, cubed
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Instructions

1

Brown 12 oz sliced andouille sausage in a pot over medium-high heat until browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 165F, about 5 minutes, then remove sausage and set aside.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced celery stalk, and 1 cup diced green bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 3 lbs cubed russet potatoes and 4 cups chicken broth, bring to a boil, and simmer covered for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5

Mash half of the potatoes against the pot side to thicken, then stir in 1 cup heavy cream and reserved andouille.
6

Simmer for 3 minutes until heated through, then garnish with 1/4 cup sliced green onions before serving.

Questions

Can I make Cajun Potato Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup heavy cream. Swap the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Cajun Potato Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Cajun Potato Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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