Description
Cajun Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending creamy russet potatoes with a kick of Cajun spice. This hearty soup is perfect for chilly nights or when you need a warm pick-me-up. With its rich flavors and velvety texture, it’s a dish that transforms any meal into a celebration. Gather your friends and family around the table for this delightful bowl of warmth and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups russet potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Peel and dice the russet potatoes into small cubes. Chop the onion, celery, and carrots finely.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté onions, garlic, celery, and carrots until tender (about five minutes).
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning; simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend until creamy using an immersion blender or by transferring batches to a blender carefully.
- Return to heat and stir in heavy cream; warm through without boiling.
- Serve garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg