Description
A comforting bowl of Slow Cooker Cajun Potato Soup, packed with flavors and perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (13.5 oz) package andouille sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup diced bell pepper (red or green)
- 1 cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup sliced carrots
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup whipping cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Green onions, sliced for serving
- Tabasco sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and brown on both sides for about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess grease.
- Add ingredients to slow cooker: In a slow cooker, combine the browned sausage, potatoes, bell pepper, onion, celery, carrots, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Add broth and cook: Pour the chicken broth over the sausage and vegetables, stirring well to combine. Cover and cook on high for 180 minutes or low for 300 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Add milk: After the initial cooking time, stir in the milk. Cover and cook for an additional 60 minutes on low.
- Add cream and cheese: Stir in the whipping cream and shredded cheddar cheese, cooking until the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve with a dash of Tabasco sauce for a little extra heat.
Notes
If you prefer a thicker texture, blend a portion of the soup before adding the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Cajun soup, potato soup, slow cooker recipes, comfort food
