Description
A creamy and flavorful Cajun Potato Soup that combines hearty potatoes with a blend of spices for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the cubed potatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash some of the potatoes for a creamier texture, leaving some chunks for heartiness.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let the soup heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
- If using, stir in the crumbled bacon just before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit the bacon.
- Add 1 cup of corn or diced tomatoes for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg