Spicy Cajun Sausage Potato Soup
Try the delicious Spicy Cajun Sausage Potato Soup, featuring tender potatoes and smoky sausage in a comforting broth.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 695kcal
Ingredients
- ½ pound ground pork sausage
- 1 ring (13.5 ounces) andouille sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 ribs celery, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 pounds (about 4 medium) russet potatoes, peeled, cubed
- 4 cups (32 ounces / 960 g) chicken broth
- ½ cup (119 g) heavy cream
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- salt and pepper, to taste
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground pork sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add the sliced andouille sausage to the pot and cook until browned on the edges, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the pork sausage.
- In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and melt the butter. Add onion, celery, and carrot. Cook until softened, 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne; cook for one more minute.
- Add potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, 15-20 minutes.
- Return the sausage mixture to the pot and add 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 695kcal