A vibrant bowl of deep orange-brown soup topped with fresh green herbs and a swirl of cooling cream. The hearty chunks of potato and smoked sausage peek from beneath the surface, while a sprinkle of vibrant red cajun spice on top signals a flavorful adventure.

Swamp Spud Cajun Soup

Name: Swamp Spud Cajun Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Cajun

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: September 04, 2023

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

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.
Step 2 - 🥔🍖🥘

Add in the sliced smoked sausage and cubed potatoes, sauté until the sausage begins to brown.
Step 3 - 🌶️🥘🥄

Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the mixture and give it a good stir, coating everything evenly.
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.
Step 5 - 🥛🧂🥄

Stir in the heavy cream, adjusting the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6 - 🍵⏱️🍽️

Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then switch off the heat and allow it to cool slightly before serving.

Additional

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!