Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Cajun Potato Soup. With a creamy base and a kick of Cajun seasoning, this hearty soup is perfect for warming up on chilly days.
Ingredients
Bacon:
4 slices chopped
Butter:
1 tablespoon
Onion:
1 small, diced
Celery:
1/2 cup, diced
Red Bell Pepper:
1/2 cup, diced
Garlic:
2 cloves, minced
Cajun Seasoning:
2 teaspoons
Smoked Paprika:
1/2 teaspoon
Dried Thyme:
1/4 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Yukon Gold Potatoes:
3 cups, diced
Chicken Broth:
3 cups
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Whole Milk:
1/2 cup
Cheddar Cheese:
1/2 cup, shredded
Green Onions:
2, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large pot over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add butter, onion, celery, and red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until softened.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Cook Potatoes: Add potatoes and chicken broth. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cream, milk, and cheddar. Cook until creamy. Mash some potatoes for texture.
- Serve: Top with bacon and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Add cooked sausage or shrimp for extra protein.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
