Creamy Cajun Potato Soup
This creamy Cajun potato soup is hearty, full of goodness, and Cajun flavor.
Equipment
- Large microwave-safe bowl
- large stock pot
Ingredients
Potatoes and Vegetables
- 5 pieces Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
Proteins and Broth
- 1 pound andouille smoked sausage cut into round slices
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
Cream and Seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning or as needed
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Place potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl with a few tablespoons of water, and cook on High, stopping occasionally to stir potatoes, until nearly tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat butter and olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic, and cook and stir until onion begins to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in andouille, and cook for about 5 minutes more.
- Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a simmer, add potatoes, and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in cream; season to taste with Cajun seasoning, and cook just until heated through. Serve hot in bowls; sprinkle each bowl with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 16gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 1062mgPotassium: 1449mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 3mg
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