Description
A rich and flavorful potato soup seasoned with Cajun spices.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and cayenne pepper, if using. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add diced potatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender or carefully transfer batches to a regular blender to partially blend the soup until you reach your desired consistency. Leave some chunks for texture.
- Stir in heavy cream and heat through gently; do not boil after adding cream.
- If using, stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash a few more potato pieces against the side of the pot.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a slightly lighter soup.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: creamy, Cajun, potato soup, comfort food, hearty, quick soup