Cajun Potato Soup: A Creamy, Spicy Comfort Awaits!
Cajun Potato Soup is a creamy and spicy dish that offers a comforting experience, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add diced potatoes and Cajun seasoning, stirring to coat.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes for a creamy texture.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to taste for desired spiciness.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg