Description
This creamy, flavorful Cajun Potato Soup is packed with smoky andouille sausage, tender vegetables, and a Cajun kick! Perfect for cozy nights, it’s an easy slow-cooker meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (13.5 oz) package andouille sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup diced bell pepper (red or green)
- 1 cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup sliced carrots
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup whipping cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Green onions, sliced for serving
- Tabasco sauce, for serving
Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Sausage: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and brown on both sides for about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess grease.
2️⃣ Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: In a slow cooker, combine the browned sausage, potatoes, bell pepper, onion, celery, carrots, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
3️⃣ Add Broth and Cook: Pour the chicken broth over the sausage and vegetables, stirring well to combine. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
4️⃣ Add Milk: After the initial cooking time, stir in the milk. Cover and cook for an additional 1 hour on low.
5️⃣ Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the whipping cream and shredded cheddar cheese, cooking until the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
6️⃣ Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve with a dash of Tabasco sauce for a little extra heat.
Notes
- Extra Heat: Add a pinch of cayenne or extra Cajun seasoning for an even spicier kick.
- Alternative Sausage: Try smoked sausage or kielbasa if you don’t have andouille on hand.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop, adding a little extra milk if the soup thickens.