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creamy cajun potato soup garnished with green onions and cheddar cheese
Taha Ayad

Cajun Potato Soup

Creamy Cajun potato soup with smoked sausage and tender potatoes. Easy, comforting, and reliable for a cozy Southern-style dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 to 5 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 ounces andouille sausage
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • Salt
  • Fresh chives

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and sauté onion, bell peppers, and jalapeño until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  3. Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
  4. Add sausage and potatoes and cook until potatoes turn opaque.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and simmer gently until potatoes are tender.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream.
  7. Season with salt and garnish with chives.

Notes

  1. Let the soup cool before storing.
  2. Reheat gently over low heat to avoid splitting.
  3. Add broth or milk if the soup thickens after chilling.
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