Description
Cajun Potato Soup is a warm, creamy delight that combines hearty russet potatoes with aromatic spices for an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup offers a comforting embrace in every bowl. Gather your friends or family around the table and indulge in this easy-to-make dish that is sure to impress and satisfy. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal that brings joy and warmth to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your veggies: Wash and peel the russet potatoes, then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onions, garlic, celery, and bell pepper until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add potatoes and broth: Stir in chopped potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Season it up: Add Cajun seasoning along with salt and pepper. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend for creaminess: Use an immersion blender to purée part of the soup while leaving some chunks for texture. Gradually stir in cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Garnish and serve: Ladle soup into bowls and top with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg