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Cajun Potato Soup - A Creamy, Spicy Comfort in a Bowl

Creamy Cajun Potato Soup

This spicy, creamy Cajun Potato Soup is inspired by traditional Louisiana cooking and perfect for a cozy Soup Dinner. Customize it with sausage, tortellini, or veggies for the ultimate comfort meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 kg potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil for sautéing
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 250 g smoked Cajun sausage sliced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp thyme
  • salt & pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
  • shredded cheese for garnish
  • chopped green onion for garnish
  • croutons optional, for texture

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Immersion Blender (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onion, celery, and red bell pepper until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Stir in cubed potatoes and seasonings (paprika, cayenne, oregano, thyme).
  4. Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  5. Optional: Use immersion blender to purée half the soup for a creamy texture.
  6. Stir in cream and sliced sausage. Simmer for another 5–10 minutes to blend flavors.
  7. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with toppings of choice.

Notes

You can customize this Cajun Potato Soup by using tortellini, making it vegetarian, or switching to a slow cooker for a Crockpot Cajun Potato Soup version.