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Creamy Cajun Potato & Smoked Sausage Soup

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This creamy Cajun potato & smoked sausage soup is a bold, cozy, and irresistibly flavorful one-pot dinner. Smoky sausage, crispy bacon, and creamy potatoes come together with Cajun spices for the ultimate comfort food with a Southern twist.

Ingredients

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  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 12 oz smoked sausage (such as andouille or kielbasa), sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 large carrot, diced (optional)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prep all ingredients: dice bacon, slice sausage, chop onion, celery, bell pepper, carrot, and potatoes, and mince garlic. Measure out seasonings. Keep potatoes submerged in cold water until ready to use.
  2. Place a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy and golden brown. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving drippings in the pot.
  3. Add sliced smoked sausage to the bacon drippings. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring, until browned and caramelized. Remove sausage and set aside with the bacon.
  4. Add chopped onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrot to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until veggies start to soften and onions are translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add diced potatoes, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Toss to coat potatoes in spices.
  6. Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 12-15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
  7. Return sausage and most of the bacon (reserve some for topping) to the pot. Stir in heavy cream. Simmer 2-3 minutes, uncovered, to heat through.
  8. For a thicker soup, use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash some potatoes in the pot until desired creaminess is reached.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle soup into bowls and top with reserved bacon, fresh parsley, green onions, and cheddar cheese if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk or unsweetened oat creamer. For vegetarian, omit sausage and bacon, use smoked paprika for flavor, and add white beans for protein. Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing cayenne and Cajun seasoning. Soup thickens as it sits; thin with extra broth or milk if needed. Leftovers taste even better the next day and freeze well (without cheese topping).

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