Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is key to making a fantastic Cajun Potato Soup with Sausage. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the sliced sausage until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Incorporate the diced potatoes and stir to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- For a thicker soup, blend a portion of the soup and mix it back in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Meat-based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg