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Cajun Potato Soup With Andouille Sausage

A rich and creamy Cajun potato soup packed with smoky andouille sausage, tender potatoes, and bold Louisiana spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 green onions chopped

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced andouille sausage and cook until lightly browned.
  3. Remove sausage and sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper in the same pot.
  4. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  5. Stir in diced potatoes and chicken broth.
  6. Simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  7. Make a roux with butter and flour in a small pan.
  8. Whisk the roux into the soup to thicken.
  9. Return sausage to pot and stir in cream and seasonings.
  10. Simmer for 5–7 minutes and garnish with green onions before serving.

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning depending on spice preference.