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Cajun Potato Soup

A creamy and flavorful potato soup with a kick of Cajun spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Soup
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 4 cups potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup carrot chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup green onions for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
Cook the Potatoes
  1. Add diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Blend the Soup
  1. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer to a blender in batches.
  2. Stir in heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Heat through for another 5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to your taste for more or less heat.

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