Description
Cajun Potato Soup: a spicy, creamy, soul-warming bowl loaded with tender potatoes, halal andouille sausage, and bold Cajun flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz halal andouille sausage (turkey or beef), sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced halal andouille sausage and cook until lightly browned.
- Add onion, garlic, bell peppers, and celery. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in the diced potatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot topped with green onions or parsley.
Notes
- Best served with crusty bread or a simple side salad.
- Adjust the heat by adding more Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Use turkey or beef halal sausage for a lighter or richer flavor, respectively.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stove.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and fresh parsley for color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Cajun potato soup, Cajun soup, creamy potato soup, halal sausage soup, spicy potato soup, Cajun seasoning soup