Cajun Potato Soup is made with andouille sausage, potatoes, vegetables, and a blend of Cajun spices, enriched with heavy cream and cheddar cheese for a spicy, creamy, and comforting soup! It’s perfect for those looking to satisfy their taste buds with a zesty Cajun twist on a classic potato soup.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Andouille Sausage: Andouille is a spicy, smoked pork sausage that is often used in Cajun and Creole cuisine. It is usually precooked, so you just need to heat it up and brown it (if preferred) before adding it to recipes like this one. Kielbasa, smoked bratwurst, or another kind of smoked sausage can be used as a substitute. But, they may not have the same level of spiciness as Andouille.
Cajun Seasoning: If you don’t have any, make your own Cajun seasoning with seasonings you probably already have on hand! Salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper are also added to the soup. For more of a kick, add more cayenne pepper and Cajun seasoning.
Chicken Broth: Chicken broth is the liquid base for the soup. You could substitute chicken stock, but you may want to adjust the amount of salt added.
Potatoes: I prefer russet potatoes in this soup for their texture and flavor-absorbing capabilities. However, you could substitute Yukon gold, red potatoes, or potatoes you have on hand. Peel and cube the potatoes before adding them to the soup.
Cheese: Mild cheddar cheese is added to the soup, melting to create a rich, cheesy undertone. If preferred, you could serve the soup with cheese on the side, letting guests add as much (or as little) as they prefer. Taste testers loved the soup both ways!
Is Cajun Potato Soup Spicy?
Cajun potato soup does have a kick to it, for sure. Cajun cuisine is characterized by the use of a variety of spices and seasonings that can impart heat and flavor to dishes. If you prefer a milder version, you can reduce the amount of spicy ingredients (Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, andouille sausage) or adjust the recipe to your taste.
Storing & Reheating Cajun Potato Soup
To store Cajun Potato Soup, first, let the soup come to room temperature. Next, store the soup in an airtight container. For easy-to-grab meals, store the soup in individual-sized portions. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat the soup in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stovetop.
Can I Freeze Cajun Potato Soup?
Sure! For longer storage, freeze the soup. First, let the soup cool to room temperature. Next, store the soup in freezer-safe containers, leaving some space at the top for expansion. It will last in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. When ready to enjoy, let the soup thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Cajun Potato Soup
Ingredients
Sausage
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 ring (13.5 ounces) andouille sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
Vegetables
- 1 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup diced celery, about 1 rib
- ½ red bell pepper, seeded, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
Soup
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups (960 g) chicken broth
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled, cubed
- ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Sausage
- To a large pot and over medium heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside on a plate or in a bowl while you prepare the rest of the soup.
Vegetables
- To the same pot over medium heat, add the onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5-8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Soup
- To the pot, add Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, chicken broth, and potatoes. Reduce heat. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Return the sausage to the pot and add in heavy cream and shredded cheese. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until everything is heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
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What the Test Kitchen had to say about this recipe:
Autumn
This is the perfect fall soup! It is a rich and hearty soup, with a smooth texture and a spicy kick at the end, just the way I like it! Comfort food at its finest!
Elizabeth
This soup is so good! In fact, I took some home and reheated it for supper, and it was just as delicious! I like the spiciness that the soup has, so be aware that it does have a kick to it!
Rachael
Such a flavorful soup! I loved this, and the slight kick from the andouille, cajun seasoning, and cayenne is fantastic!
Annabelle
This is such an interesting soup! It has hearty potatoes, kielbasa, and veggies, along with a salty, spicy, light broth!
Bella
So good. The cajun flavor complements the sausage and potatoes nicely! The broth is creamy without feeling too heavy.
Selena
Lovely twist on a potato soup. I really liked the flavor the cajun seasoning brought and the cheese stirred in at the end makes it extra creamy and delicious.
I loved this soup! I made it for soup cook off and got 2nd place out of 10. It was great, I added shrimp! Will definitely be making again
Amanda! This soup was soooo tasty! I love all your recipes, and this will be a favorite for sure. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful cooking!
I made this yesterday and it was excellent. I added some ground pork sausage (because why not) and browned it with the andouille. Also I tipped a little heavy on the garlic, Cajun spices, and cayenne pepper. Very easy, very tasty. I will definitely make this again, soon.
Very good. I made it dairy free and used miykos dairy free cream cheese and a can of full fat coconut milk. Very tasty.
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Loved this recipe! I did modify to suit my taste by adding diced ham and switching sausage to hot links. Got so many compliments! Can’t wait to have it again…and again!
I made this for my life group this week and they flipped!! Everyone loved it. I made my own cajun seasoning and increased the amount of spices quite a bit, but overall, it’s a hit! This recipe is going in my rotation for sure 🙂
Lately I have cooking for me and my 77 yr old neighbor who twisted both knees. This soup looked so good and I had everything on the ingredient list… yay. My sweet neighbor is allergic to onions and garlic, so the other herbs, spices, veggies and meat have to make up for the loss. Our soups do not taste the same but she is not going to miss them…her soup is sooo good and mine tastes amazing. Thank you for the recipe, this one will be on my regular rotation❤️😋
Delicious! I used what I had at home to make this work. I didn’t have kielbasa so I used hatch green chile sausages – yum and I didn’t have heavy cream so I melted 4 oz of cream cheese. It turned out amazing! This will be on the rotation this fall and winter!
This was amazing!! I had a bunch of veggies in the fridge, so I added carrots, doubled the other, and bumped up the broth by a cup. It was so good!! Thank you!
Well my sis makes a potato soup with sausage, chicken broth n kale butt so awesome, born in Florida butt she has learned that in Louisiana
Made the cajun potato soup, it went over great. Should have made a gallon. Guest just went back and went back until it was all gone.
I am cajun from SW Louisiana
Loved the soup! My son made it & told me how good it was
We just added a little more cream to make itt a little thicker
This has become my obsession! One of the best soup recipes I have had in a long, long time. This one is definitely on repeat in my house.
I’ve made for my family probably 10 times. One of our favorite, if not THE favorite, soup for us.
I’ve made this twice. We love the texture of the soup, it’s thin but creamy at the same time. Plus I’m Cajun and live in southeast TX on the border w/ LA. So the spice of this dish is perfect for us. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Carrie B.
This is great! It was a little spicy for me so I will omit the cayenne next time. I have an elective stove so I neeee more time to brown the sausage and soften the veggies. I also did it without cheese or heavy cream because I’m lactose I tolerant so I added 1/2 coconut milk at the end! Delicious!