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Cajun Potato Soup

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. 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. 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. 3

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

  4. 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. 5

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

  6. 6

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

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Cajun Potato Soup?

As written, 50 minutes: 20 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (15 minutes): "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."

What internal temperature should Cajun Potato Soup reach?

For Cajun Potato Soup, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 1. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of andouille in Cajun Potato Soup?

The entry for Cajun Potato Soup calls for 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced. In its place: Any smoked sausage such as kielbasa, plus a pinch each of cayenne and smoked paprika.

Can I make Cajun Potato Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Cajun Potato Soup 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.

Is Cajun Potato Soup gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Cajun Potato Soup is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the andouille, the Cajun seasoning and the broth.

How many calories are in Cajun Potato Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 410 calories, with 16 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate and 23 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 880 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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