Description
A creamy and spicy Cajun Potato Soup that warms you up with soft potatoes, vibrant vegetables, and flavorful 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 for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir well to combine. The potatoes will absorb the flavors from the sautéed vegetables.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, ensuring the potatoes are submerged. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and add the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Let everything simmer for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, partially blend the soup to your desired consistency.
- Mix in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, allowing the soup to heat through until the cheese is melted.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with crumbled bacon (if using), sliced green onions, and fresh parsley.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for better flavor. Adjust the spice level according to your taste, and store leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer for future servings.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg