Cajun Potato Soup Recipe
This Cajun Potato Soup Recipe brings bold Louisiana flavors to your kitchen. Rich, creamy, and packed with spices, it's perfect comfort food.
Equipment
- Large heavy-bottomed pot
- Wooden spoon
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 6 large russet potatoes diced
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 celery stalks diced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth.
- Bring mixture to a rolling boil.
- Add Cajun seasoning and paprika.
- Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- Potatoes should be fork-tender when done.
- Stir in heavy cream gradually.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer 5 more minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for the best creamy texture.
- Don't skip the holy trinity (onion, celery, bell pepper).
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference level.
- For thicker soup, mash some potatoes against pot.
- Fresh garlic makes a significant flavor difference.