Description
This creamy and comforting Cajun Potato Soup combines tender potatoes with a flavorful blend of Cajun spices, herbs, and a rich cream base. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup is easy to make on the stovetop and offers a smooth, velvety texture with a mild spicy kick.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing your aromatics.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until they are softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Spices: Stir in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper, allowing the spices to toast slightly and release their flavors.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the chicken broth followed by the heavy cream, stirring well to combine all the ingredients into a smooth base.
- Add Potatoes and Season: Add the diced potatoes to the pot and season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Simmer Soup: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low to let it simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Blend Soup: Use an immersion blender directly in the pot to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and puree.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or spices if needed.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version, though the soup will be less rich.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth and ensure Cajun seasoning is free of animal-derived ingredients.
- If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup and mix it back in.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level to make it milder or spicier.
- Adding cooked and crumbled bacon or shredded cheese on top can enhance the flavor for non-vegetarian eaters.
