Description
A creamy, comforting Southern-style potato soup loaded with Cajun spices, tender veggies, and optional smoky sausage. Quick to make, customizable, and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 large bell pepper (red or green), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half (or dairy-free milk)
- 8 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced (optional; turkey or plant-based sausage for lighter options)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Handful fresh parsley, chopped
- Hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Peel and dice potatoes. Chop onion, celery, and bell pepper. Mince garlic. Slice sausage if using.
- Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and Cajun seasoning. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant. Add smoked paprika and bay leaf.
- Stir in potatoes and sausage. Cook for 2-3 minutes until potatoes start to pick up color.
- Add chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 15-18 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove half the soup and blend with an immersion blender (or regular blender after cooling slightly). Return blended soup to the pot.
- Stir in milk or half-and-half. Simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
- Ladle into bowls. Top with green onions, parsley, and extra hot sauce. Optional: squeeze of lemon for brightness.
Notes
Blend half the soup for a creamy-chunky texture. Adjust spice level to taste. For vegetarian or vegan, omit sausage and use plant-based milk and broth. Soup thickens as it sits; add broth or milk to loosen when reheating. Garnish with green onions, parsley, and hot sauce for extra flavor. Freezes well for up to 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Southern, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups per serving
- Calories: 280350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 39
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 714
Keywords: Cajun potato soup, Southern comfort food, easy soup recipe, creamy potato soup, weeknight dinner, gluten-free, vegetarian option, spicy soup, comfort food, Louisiana cuisine