Description
Spicy and comforting, this bold cajun potato soup recipe brings Louisiana’s hearty flavors to your kitchen. Creamy potatoes mingle with zesty spices, creating a soul-warming dish perfect for chilly evenings you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 large onion
- 4–5 cloves garlic
- 2–3 stalks celery
- 1 green bell pepper
Proteins and Liquids:
- 4 cups (32 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup (8 ounces) heavy cream
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Sauté aromatic vegetables (onions, garlic, celery, bell pepper) in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce cubed potatoes and chicken broth to the pot, elevating the temperature to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat and allow the mixture to simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, ensuring potatoes become fork-tender.
- Gently crush a portion of the potatoes against the pot’s side to create a more luxurious, creamy texture.
- Infuse the soup with Cajun seasoning and velvety heavy cream, stirring thoroughly to incorporate.
- Simmer on low heat for an additional 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Perform a final taste assessment, adjusting seasonings as needed to achieve perfect balance.
- Ladle the soup into serving bowls and garnish with freshly sliced green onions or chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting Cajun seasoning for mild or spicy preferences.
- Use vegetable broth and plant-based cream for a vegetarian version that maintains rich flavor profile.
- Consider roasting vegetables before adding to soup for deeper, more complex taste development.
- Opt for russet or Yukon gold potatoes which provide optimal texture and creamy consistency when mashed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg