Description
Warm up with a bowl of hearty Cajun Potato Soup, a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for chilly days. This soup is a comforting blend of tender potatoes, aromatic vegetables, Cajun spices, and a touch of cream, topped with crispy bacon and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Soup:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Garnish:
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Shredded cheddar cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, green bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Cook Soup: Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Blend and Finish: Use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, leaving some chunks for texture. Stir in heavy cream and cooked bacon. Heat through but do not boil. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit bacon.
- Add cooked sausage or shredded chicken for extra protein.
- Serve with crusty bread for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
