Description
A rich and creamy Spicy Cajun Potato Soup filled with hearty potatoes and a kick from Cajun seasoning, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and spices: Stir in the diced potatoes along with the Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika. Cook for another minute to toast the spices, releasing their full flavor into the air.
- Simmer to perfection: Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes become fork-tender.
- Blend for creaminess: Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until it reaches a creamy consistency.
- Finish with cream: Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Reheat gently if needed.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls, and generously sprinkle with chopped green onions for a fresh bite.
Notes
Make a batch in advance and store it in the fridge or freeze for later enjoyment. Customize with proteins or veggies as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg