Description
A warm and hearty Cajun Potato Soup that evokes memories of family gatherings with its rich flavors and comforting texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large sweet onion (e.g., Vidalia), diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients for a smooth preparation process.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions and bell peppers, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced potatoes, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt, ensuring the potatoes are coated.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Optionally mash the potatoes slightly for a creamier texture.
- Stir in the cream or milk until you reach desired consistency, adjusting with more broth or milk if necessary.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Feel free to mix and match ingredients based on what you have available, such as substituting parsnips for potatoes or using almond milk as a dairy alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cajun, potato soup, comfort food, family recipe