Description
This Cajun Potato Soup is a flavor-loaded comfort meal that brings bold Southern spice and creamy richness to your bowl. With smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and a luscious cheddar base, it’s a one-pot wonder that’s easy enough for weeknights but satisfying enough for Sunday dinner. It’s the kind of meal that hits all the right notes—hearty, creamy, savory, and perfectly spiced. Great as an easy dinner idea, family-friendly comfort food, or even a satisfying lunch prep, this dish is versatile and freezer-friendly. Perfect for those looking for quick meals, dinner ideas, or cozy soup recipes.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
4 cups chicken broth
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage slices and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Add butter to the same pot, then sauté diced onions until translucent. Stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Add cubed potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
4. Return the sausage to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Cook over low heat until cheese melts and soup thickens.
5. Adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a thicker soup, mash a few of the potatoes before adding the cream and cheese.
Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level—some blends are spicier than others.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun / Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cajun soup, potato soup, sausage soup, comfort food, one-pot meals, quick dinner