Creamy Cajun Sausage Potato Soup in 1 Pot – Southern Comfort
A bold and creamy Cajun-inspired soup with smoked sausage and potatoes, perfect for a hearty weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz smoked Cajun sausage, sliced
- ½ lb ground pork sausage (or hot breakfast sausage)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2½ cups diced gold potatoes (skin on)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon flour (optional, for thickening)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and brown both sausages until golden.
- Stir in onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Add diced potatoes, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and broth. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream, and whisk in flour (if using) for thickening.
- Finish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg