Description
Cajun Potato Soup is a creamy, flavorful delight that brings warmth and comfort to any chilly evening. With tender potatoes enveloped in rich Cajun spices, each spoonful is a celebration of Southern cuisine. Perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight dinners, this soup combines ease of preparation with robust flavors that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes, diced (about 4 cups)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), chopped
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and peeling the potatoes. Dice them into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onion, celery, and bell pepper finely.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions, garlic, celery, and bell pepper for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in enough vegetable broth to cover them completely; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 15 minutes.
- Incorporate Cajun seasoning and stir in heavy cream until fully blended.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender or carefully transfer batches to a countertop blender until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions, alongside crusty bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg