Description
A comforting and flavorful soup made with sausage, potatoes, and a medley of Cajun spices that brings warmth to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
- 3 medium Yukon gold or russet potatoes, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté for 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in diced potatoes, celery, and carrots; combine well.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil, letting it simmer.
- Add Cajun seasoning and salt, adjusting to your taste. Optionally, add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Stir in heavy cream towards the end for creaminess.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and enjoy with crusty bread.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste. For a vegetarian version, swap sausages with plant-based options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: soup, cajun, sausage, potatoes, comfort food, family recipe