Save to Pinterest A hearty, flavorful soup featuring tender potatoes, vegetables, and Cajun spices, all simmered to perfection in a slow cooker. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
This recipe has become a family favorite for chilly evenings, bringing warmth and bold flavors to our dinner table.
Ingredients
- Russet potatoes: 1.5 lbs (700 g), peeled and diced
- Yellow onion: 1 medium, diced
- Celery stalks: 2, diced
- Carrots: 2 medium, diced
- Red bell pepper: 1, diced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Broth: 4 cups (1 L), low-sodium chicken or vegetable
- Whole milk: 1 cup (240 ml), or unsweetened plant-based milk for vegan option
- Heavy cream: 1/2 cup (120 ml), or coconut cream for dairy-free
- Cajun seasoning: 2 tsp, store-bought or homemade
- Smoked paprika: 1/2 tsp
- Dried thyme: 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Cayenne pepper: 1/4 tsp, optional for extra heat
- Salt: 1 tsp, or to taste
- Corn kernels: 1 cup (150 g), fresh or frozen, optional
- Cooked andouille or smoked sausage: 1 cup (125 g), sliced, omit for vegetarian
- Green onions: 2, sliced for garnish
- Fresh parsley: chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Add the potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, bell pepper, garlic, corn if using, and sausage if using, to the slow cooker.
- Step 2:
- Pour in the broth and add the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, dried thyme, black pepper, cayenne if using, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Step 3:
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
- Step 4:
- Using a potato masher or immersion blender, mash some of the potatoes directly in the slow cooker to thicken the soup leaving some chunks for texture.
- Step 5:
- Stir in the milk and cream then cook uncovered on high for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until heated through.
- Step 6:
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Step 7:
- Serve hot garnished with green onions and parsley.
Save to Pinterest Making this soup always brings back fond memories of sharing warm meals with family on cold nights.
Required Tools
Slow cooker (crockpot), chef's knife, cutting board, potato masher or immersion blender, ladle
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (milk and cream); for dairy-free use plant-based alternatives. Contains possible gluten if sausage is not gluten-free—check labels.
Nutritional Information
Calories 285, Total Fat 10 g, Carbohydrates 39 g, Protein 8 g per serving
Save to Pinterest This Cajun Potato Soup is the perfect blend of comfort and spice to brighten any meal.
Questions & Answers
- → Can this soup be made vegan?
Yes, substitute vegetable broth and use plant-based milk and cream alternatives. Omit sausage or use a plant-based protein.
- → How do I thicken the soup without flour?
Mash some of the cooked potatoes directly in the slow cooker to naturally thicken the soup and create creaminess.
- → Is it possible to adjust the spice level?
Absolutely, modify the amount of Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper to suit your desired heat preference.
- → What can I use instead of andouille sausage?
You can use smoked sausage or omit it entirely for a vegetarian version; plant-based options also work well.
- → Can I prepare this without a slow cooker?
Yes, you can simmer the ingredients in a large pot on the stove over low heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
- → What garnishes enhance the flavors?
Fresh sliced green onions and chopped parsley add brightness and a fresh contrast to the rich, spicy broth.