Description
This Cajun Potato Soup recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for cozy evenings. Creamy potatoes, savory bacon, and Cajun spices come together in a delicious soup that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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- 4 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Soup:
For Garnish:
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: In a large pot, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving 1 tablespoon of drippings in the pot.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add butter to the pot and sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened.
- Add Flavors: Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Cook the Soup: Add chicken broth and potatoes. Simmer until potatoes are tender. Mash some potatoes for a thicker texture.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in cream, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. Simmer until creamy. Serve topped with bacon, green onions, and parsley.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for spiciness.
- For a heartier version, add cooked sausage or shredded chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
