Description
A hearty and flavorful Cajun potato soup with a creamy texture and a kick of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked bacon bits
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add diced potatoes and Cajun seasoning. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some potato chunks for texture. Alternatively, carefully transfer about half the soup to a regular blender, blend until smooth, and return to the pot.
- Stir in milk and heavy cream. Heat through, but do not boil.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, add more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can mash some of the potatoes with a potato masher against the side of the pot.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cajun Potato Soup, creamy potato soup, spicy potato soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe