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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Don't skip the roux - it adds essential flavor and helps thicken the soup

Cut potatoes into uniform pieces for even cooking

Use Yukon Gold potatoes for the best creamy texture

Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing cayenne pepper

For vegetarian version, omit sausage and use vegetable broth

Soup will thicken as it cools - add more milk if reheating

Make roux slowly to avoid burning - it should smell nutty, not bitter

Fresh herbs make a big difference - add them at the end

Let soup rest 5 minutes before serving for flavors to meld

Hearty Cajun Potato Soup

Name: Hearty Cajun Potato Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: For the Soup Base:; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 bell pepper (green or red), diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 8 oz andouille sausage, sliced; For the Potatoes and Broth:; 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 bay leaves; For the Cajun Seasoning:; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; For Finishing:; 2 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; Hot sauce to taste; Salt and pepper to adjust; For Garnish:

This soul-warming Cajun potato soup brings the bold, spicy flavors of Louisiana to your kitchen. Featuring tender potatoes in a rich, creamy broth infused with the holy trinity of Cajun cooking (onions, celery, and bell peppers), this soup is elevated with smoky andouille sausage and a perfect blend of Cajun spices. The result is a comforting, hearty soup with layers of flavor that build with each spoonful. The creamy texture is balanced by chunks of perfectly cooked potatoes and vegetables, while the heat level can be adjusted to your preference. Perfect for cold days, this one-pot wonder delivers authentic Cajun comfort food that will warm you from the inside out.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

35 Minutes

Total Time

55 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Soup Base:

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 large yellow onion, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

1 bell pepper (green or red), diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

8 oz andouille sausage, sliced

For the Potatoes and Broth:

2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups whole milk

1 cup heavy cream

2 bay leaves

For the Cajun Seasoning:

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

For Finishing:

2 green onions, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Hot sauce to taste

Salt and pepper to adjust

For Garnish:

Shredded cheddar cheese

Crispy bacon bits

Extra green onions

Oyster crackers

Crusty French bread

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine all Cajun seasoning ingredients and mix well. Set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add flour to the oil and whisk continuously to make a light roux. Cook for 3-4 minutes until it turns golden brown, stirring constantly.

Add diced onion, celery, and bell pepper to the roux. Cook for 5-6 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.

Add minced garlic and sliced andouille sausage. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sausage is lightly browned and garlic is fragrant.

Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the vegetables and sausage. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.

Gradually add chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps from forming. Add bay leaves.

Add cubed potatoes to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Using a potato masher or immersion blender, partially mash some of the potatoes to thicken the soup while leaving chunks for texture.

Stir in milk and heavy cream. Heat through but do not boil to prevent curdling.

Remove bay leaves and taste for seasoning. Add salt, pepper, and hot sauce as needed.

Stir in chopped green onions and parsley just before serving.

Serve hot in bowls with desired garnishes and crusty bread on the side.

Hearty Cajun Potato Soup

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