Swamp Spud Cajun Soup
An unexpected Cajun delight featuring robust potatoes.
Daily recipe · September 04, 2023
A little about this dish
Introducing the 'Swamp Spud Cajun Soup', a blend of hearty, rustic flavors infused with Cajun spice, headlined by the earthy potato and elevated by a surprising spicy kick. This unique take on Louisiana's classic marries traditional elements with seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Large potatoes — 2 — peeled and cubed
- Smoked andouille sausage — 1 cup — sliced
- Chicken broth — 2 cups
- Heavy cream — 1 cup
- Onion — 1 — diced
- Garlic cloves — 2 — minced
- Cajun seasoning — 2 tbsp
- Olive oil — 2 tbsp
- Salt — to taste
- Pepper — to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🥘🧅🔥Heat olive oil in a thick bottomed pot over medium heat, then add in the diced onions and minced garlic. Stir until they become translucent.
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Step 2 — 🥔🍖🥘Add in the sliced smoked sausage and cubed potatoes, sauté until the sausage begins to brown.
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Step 3 — 🌶️🥘🥄Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the mixture and give it a good stir, coating everything evenly.
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Step 4 — 🍵🔥⏱️Pour in the chicken broth, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer, allowing the soup to cook for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
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Step 5 — 🥛🧂🥄Stir in the heavy cream, adjusting the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 6 — 🍵⏱️🍽️Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then switch off the heat and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
A final fox tip
The name 'Swamp Spud Cajun Soup' comes from the heartiness of the soup that mirrors the rugged swamplands of Louisiana, known for its Cajun culture. For a vegetarian alternative, replace the andouille sausage with smoked tofu. If you like to kick the heat up even further, top the soup with a swirl of spicy sriracha. This soup offers you a warm and welcoming embrace, making it perfect to enjoy on a cooler day while delivering brilliant colors and taste to your table and your Instagram feed!