Description
This Slow Cooker Cajun Potato Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish packed with smoky andouille sausage, tender vegetables, and creamy potatoes. The Cajun seasoning adds a bit of spice, while the milk, cream, and cheddar cheese make the soup rich and comforting. Perfect for chilly days, this soup is a one-pot wonder that’s easy to make and packed with bold flavors!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (13.5-ounce) 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 onion, diced
- 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 garnish
- Tabasco sauce, for serving
Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the sausage: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
2️⃣ Prepare the slow cooker: Transfer the browned sausage to the slow cooker. Add the diced potatoes, bell pepper, onion, celery, carrots, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
3️⃣ Add the broth: Pour the chicken broth over the sausage and vegetables. Stir everything together to ensure the ingredients are well combined.
4️⃣ Cook: Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 hours, or until the potatoes and vegetables are tender.
5️⃣ Add milk: After the initial cooking time, stir in the milk and continue cooking for an additional 1 hour on low heat.
6️⃣ Add cream and cheese: Stir in the whipping cream and shredded cheddar cheese, allowing the cheese to melt into the soup. This should take about 15 minutes.
7️⃣ Serve: Once the cheese is fully melted and the soup is creamy, ladle it into bowls. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with a dash of Tabasco sauce for a spicy kick.
Notes
- Adjust the spice: If you prefer a milder soup, reduce the Cajun seasoning or omit the Tabasco sauce. For more heat, add extra Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
- Make it thicker: For a thicker consistency, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chunks of potatoes and sausage.
- Additions: Consider adding corn or black beans for extra texture and flavor.