Description
A hearty and comforting Cajun Potato Soup with Sausage that embodies Southern flavors and traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 8 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Start by peeling and dicing the potatoes into small cubes, roughly 1-inch pieces, to ensure they cook evenly. Dice the onion and mince the garlic, setting everything aside.
- Sauté: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
- Add the sausage: Slice your andouille sausage into rounds and add it to the pot. Sauté until the sausage is browned and releases a lovely, smoky aroma.
- Stir in the potatoes and broth: Add the diced potatoes to the pot, mixing them in with the sausage and onions. Pour in enough broth to cover the potatoes completely. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Season and simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and add your Cajun seasoning, mixing well. Cover the pot and allow it to simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Creamy finish: Once the potatoes are cooked through, stir in the heavy cream. For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to blend some of the potatoes into the soup, leaving some chunks for heartiness.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with chopped green onions and fresh parsley. Optionally, sprinkle a little more Cajun seasoning on top.
Notes
For a lighter version, use turkey sausage or omit the sausage and replace broth with vegetable stock. Pair with warm bread or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cajun soup, potato soup, sausage soup, Southern recipe, comfort food