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CAJUN POTATO SOUP

Anahi
This hearty Cajun Potato Soup is loaded with crispy bacon, spicy andouille sausage, tender potatoes, and a creamy, well-seasoned broth. It’s the perfect comfort food for cozy nights and easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bacon strips chopped into small pieces
  • 1 andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoing
  • 1 tso chili flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 Yukon gold potatoes peeped and diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Bacon and Sausage In a large pot over medium heat, add chopped bacon and sliced andouille sausage. Cook until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings in the pot.
  • Sauté the Vegetables Add onion, celery, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and garlic to the pot. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
  • Add the Flour Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of flour and stir continuously for about 1 minute. This helps create a roux-like base that thickens the soup later.
  • Season the Soup Stir in Cajun seasoning, paprika, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds to bloom the spices and release their aroma.
  • Add Broth, Cream, and Potatoes Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle boil, then stir in diced potatoes.
  • Simmer Until Tender Lower the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Thicken the Soup Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot. This naturally thickens the soup while leaving hearty chunks.
  • Finish the Soup Stir the cooked bacon and sausage back into the soup. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
  • Serve Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra green onions if desired.
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