Description
Warm up with a bowl of comforting Cajun Potato Soup, a creamy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for chilly days. This easy-to-make soup is hearty and satisfying, with a Cajun twist that adds a kick of spice to classic potato soup.
Ingredients
Bacon:
4 slices chopped
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Onion:
1 medium, diced
Green Bell Pepper:
1, diced
Celery Stalks:
2, diced
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced
Russet Potatoes:
2 pounds, peeled and diced
Chicken Broth:
4 cups
Whole Milk:
2 cups
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Cajun Seasoning:
2 teaspoons
Smoked Paprika:
1/2 teaspoon
Dried Thyme:
1/2 teaspoon
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Cayenne Pepper:
1/8 teaspoon
Cheddar Cheese:
1/2 cup shredded
Green Onions:
2, sliced
Fresh Parsley:
2 tablespoons, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large pot, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings in the pot.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add olive oil, onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Add potatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Mash Soup: Partially mash the soup for texture. Stir in milk and cream, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste, adjust seasoning if needed. Serve topped with bacon, cheese, green onions, and parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Enhance with cooked shrimp or sausage for added protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
