Description
This Cajun Potato Soup is creamy, hearty, and bursting with bold Cajun flavors. Loaded with tender potatoes, smoky bacon, and a perfect kick of spices, it’s an easy, comforting soup that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups diced potatoes (about 2–3 medium)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
- Add onion, celery, and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Using a potato masher or immersion blender, slightly mash some of the potatoes for a creamy texture while leaving some chunks for bite.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return cooked bacon to the soup. Heat through, then serve garnished with green onions and parsley.
Notes
Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less heat. For a thicker soup, mash more potatoes or add a slurry of cornstarch and water. This soup reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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