Cajun Potato Soup
Cajun Potato Soup is a creamy, comforting soup made with tender potatoes, Cajun spices, vegetables, and cheddar cheese. Finished with crispy bacon and green onions, it’s a rich and flavorful dish perfect for cold days or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 carrot chopped
- 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon season salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 2 green onions sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, celery, and carrot. Sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and mix them with the sautéed vegetables.
- Pour in the chicken stock or vegetable stock, making sure the potatoes are fully covered.
- Bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and add Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, season salt, and black pepper.
- Stir well to combine.
- Cover and allow the soup to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup until creamy while leaving some chunks of potato.
- You can also transfer half the soup to a blender, puree it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Continue stirring until the cheese melts and the soup becomes smooth and creamy.
- If the soup is too thick, add more stock or cream until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve hot and garnish with: crumbled bacon and sliced green onions
- Enjoy your warm and creamy Cajun potato soup.
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Recipe Tips
For the best texture, only blend part of the soup. This keeps the soup creamy while still leaving chunks of potato for a hearty, satisfying bite.
