Description
Warm up with a bowl of hearty Cajun Potato Soup that’s bursting with comforting flavors. This creamy and spicy soup is the perfect dish for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
- cooked and crumbled bacon (optional for garnish)
Vegetable Base:
Soup:
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large soup pot, heat the butter and olive oil. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened. Add garlic.
- Create Roux: Sprinkle in flour and stir to form a roux. Whisk in broth until smooth.
- Cook Potatoes: Add potatoes, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Thicken Soup: Mash some potatoes for texture. Stir in cream, sour cream, and cheddar until melted.
- Adjust: Taste and season as needed. Serve hot with toppings.
Notes
- For added spice, increase Cajun seasoning or add cayenne.
- Substitute Yukon gold with red potatoes or russets.
- To make vegetarian, use vegetable broth and skip bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
