🎉 Introduction
Cajun Potato Soup is everything you want in a bowl of comfort food: creamy, hearty, gently spicy, and deeply satisfying. Inspired by Louisiana-style flavors, this soup combines tender potatoes, aromatic vegetables, and Cajun spices for a warming meal that feels indulgent yet balanced.
To stay true to your rules, this recipe uses chicken or beef andouille-style sausage (not pork) while keeping the bold Cajun flavor profile intact. Finished with cheddar cheese and a splash of cream, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners, cold-weather lunches, and meal prep.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
🛒 Ingredients
Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 13.5 oz chicken or beef andouille-style sausage, sliced
- 1 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup celery, chopped
- ½ red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
Potatoes & Liquid
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Creamy Finish
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
These ingredients create a soup that’s rich, savory, creamy, and perfectly spiced.
👩🍳 Directions
Build the Flavor
Step 1:
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2:
Add the sliced chicken or beef sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
Step 3:
In the same pot, add the diced onion, celery, and red bell pepper.
Step 4:
Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 5:
Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Simmer the Soup
Step 6:
Add the diced potatoes to the pot.
Step 7:
Pour in the chicken broth and stir well.
Step 8:
Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Step 9:
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
Step 10:
Simmer uncovered for 18–22 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
Make It Creamy
Step 11:
Return the cooked sausage to the pot.
Step 12:
Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 13:
Simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is creamy.
Step 14:
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 15:
Remove from heat and let rest for 2–3 minutes.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 4–6
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: About 45 minutes
Perfect for comfort dinners and make-ahead meals.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Storage:
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days
Reheating:
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave
- Add a splash of broth or milk if thickened
🥄 Variations
- Extra creamy: Mash a few potatoes in the pot
- Vegetable boost: Add carrots or corn
- Less spicy: Reduce cayenne
- Dairy-light: Use less cheese and more broth
- Gluten-free: Naturally gluten-free as written
Each option keeps the soup cozy, hearty, and flexible.
❓ 10 FAQs
- Is this soup spicy?
Mild to medium; easily adjustable. - Why not pork sausage?
This recipe uses chicken or beef to meet dietary rules. - Can I blend the soup?
Blend partially for extra creaminess. - Is it good for meal prep?
Yes, flavors improve over time. - Can I freeze it?
Yes, up to 2 months. - What potatoes work best?
Russet potatoes for creaminess. - Can I make it thicker?
Mash some potatoes or simmer longer. - Is it kid-friendly?
Reduce cayenne for milder flavor. - Can I use milk instead of cream?
Yes, but cream is richer. - What goes well with it?
Bread, salad, or roasted vegetables.
🏁 Conclusion
Cajun Potato Soup is bold, creamy, and deeply comforting—a perfect bowl for cozy nights. With hearty potatoes, flavorful sausage, and warming spices, it delivers big Cajun flavor while staying simple and satisfying.
Once you make it, it’ll become a cold-weather favorite.
Cajun Potato Soup – Spicy, Creamy and Cozy Comfort Food for Chilly Nights
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Build the Flavor
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken or beef sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion, celery, and red bell pepper.
- Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Simmer the Soup
- Add the diced potatoes to the pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir well.
- Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered for 18–22 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Make It Creamy
- Return the cooked sausage to the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 2–3 minutes.
Notes
Mild to medium; easily adjustable. Why not pork sausage?
This recipe uses chicken or beef to meet dietary rules. Can I blend the soup?
Blend partially for extra creaminess. Is it good for meal prep?
Yes, flavors improve over time. Can I freeze it?
Yes, up to 2 months. What potatoes work best?
Russet potatoes for creaminess. Can I make it thicker?
Mash some potatoes or simmer longer. Is it kid-friendly?
Reduce cayenne for milder flavor. Can I use milk instead of cream?
Yes, but cream is richer. What goes well with it?
Bread, salad, or roasted vegetables. 🏁 Conclusion Cajun Potato Soup is bold, creamy, and deeply comforting—a perfect bowl for cozy nights. With hearty potatoes, flavorful sausage, and warming spices, it delivers big Cajun flavor while staying simple and satisfying. Once you make it, it’ll become a cold-weather favorite.
