Description
Warm, creamy, and bursting with bold Southern flavor, this Cajun Potato Soup is your new go-to comfort food. Loaded with golden potatoes, smoky sausage, crispy bacon, and a rich blend of cheese and cream, this easy dinner is a one-pot wonder. It’s the perfect mix of spice and heartiness—ideal for quick dinners, cozy nights in, or when you’re hunting for savory food ideas. Whether you’re after a healthy snack, quick lunch, or weeknight meal, this easy recipe is sure to become a staple among your best breakfast ideas or dinner ideas.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
14 oz smoked sausage, sliced
4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
4 cups gold potatoes, diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Optional: crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2. Add chopped bacon and cook until it begins to crisp. Stir in sausage and brown for 4–5 minutes.
3. Add diced potatoes, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat everything evenly.
4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
5. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Gradually add shredded cheddar, stirring until melted and smooth.
6. Adjust seasoning, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce if desired, and simmer 5 more minutes.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra cheese if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
Browning the sausage and bacon deeply enhances the soup’s flavor.
To loosen thick leftovers, add a splash of broth or milk when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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