Description
A hearty, comforting soup bursting with flavor from tender potatoes, savory vegetables, and rich cream, seasoned with Cajun spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, garlic, bell pepper, celery, and carrot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir well to combine with the vegetables.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, ensuring that the potatoes are fully submerged. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to incorporate the seasonings evenly.
- Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Using an immersion blender, partially blend the soup to achieve your desired consistency, leaving some potato chunks intact for texture. Alternatively, transfer half of the soup to a blender, puree, and return to the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Allow the soup to heat through until the cheese has melted completely.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. If the soup is too thick, you can add a bit more stock or cream to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve the Cajun potato soup hot, garnished with crumbled bacon, green onions, and fresh parsley.
Notes
For a vegan version, use coconut cream and swap in vegan cheese. Adjust the spice level by adding more cayenne or hot sauce as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg