Cajun Sausage Potato Soup

Indulge in the robust flavors of Cajun Sausage Potato Soup, a South Louisiana twist on a classic soup. Hearty and flavorful, this soup features tender potatoes, smoked sausage, and the holy trinity that will warm your soul.

Try this easy recipe for a taste of Cajun comfort today! If you like this recipe check out my Cajun Corn Soup .

What you will need to make Cajun Sausage Potato Soup

• 5 pounds russet potatoes
• 1 1/2 pounds Smoked Sausage
• 1 yellow onion
• 1 red bell pepper
• 4-5 cloved garlic
• 2 stalks of celery
• Cajun or Creole seasoning-Click HERE for my favorite
• butter
• 8 cups of chicken broth -Tap HERE to see what I use to make my own broth
• 1 can of evaporated milk -Tap HERE for my favorite
• A large soup pot or Dutch oven
• A potato peeler -Tap Here for my favorite
• a kitchen knife -Tap here for my favorite

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Ingredients and Substitutions

Potatoes: I used Russet potatoes for the recipe because I like the starchy texture and the way it will thicken the soup as it cooks . This is purely taste any potato can be used. If you use a red potato or Yukon gold the skin is more tender and you can get away without peeling them .

Sausage : I used a Cajun smoked sausage that is very local to me in Southern Louisiana . If you have an Andouille available to you this is a great choice. If neither of these are available a Kielbasa can be used but you won’t have the spice or smokiness . You may have to add a little more seasoning at the end .

Onion , Bell pepper , celery and garlic: The only substitution I can recommend is any color bell pepper will work . Onion , bell pepper and celery is the base for all of Louisiana cooking , we call it the Trinity and when you add the garlic it’s with the Pope .

Cajun Seasoning : This can be a very controversial subject in Louisiana . I grew up using Tony’s as a season all but it does have a lot of salt . There are so many people now making their own Cajun seasoning, there is a million . Use your favorite .

Butter : I only call for 2 tablespoons of butter you could use an oil of your choice

Evaporated Milk: I grew up in a house that we used Evaporated milk in so many recipes . You could totally use 12 oz of half and half .

Chicken Broth : You can use the convenient already made broth or homemade . I usually make my own with better than bullion or bullion powder .

Green Onion Garnish : Again this is something we put on top of everything for that pop of freshness. You can skip this all together. Shredded cheddar cheese would be a great topping for this soup .

Let’s make Cajun Sausage and Potato Soup

In a large soup melt 2 Tablespoons of Butter . Add smoked sausage and cook until brown .Once browned remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside

To the pot add onions , celery ,and red bell pepper . cook for about 5 minutes , stirring occasionally. Add the Cajun seasoning and garlic .Cook for another ten minutes .

Add the sausage and potatoes back to the pot then pour the chicken broth over it all .

Add the evaporated milk and bring to the boil and turn down to a simmer . Cooke for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender . Use a potato masher to slightly mash the potatoes . This will slightly thicken the soup.

Garnish with some fresh green onions .

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Cajun Sausage Potato Soup

Debbie

This Cajun Sausage Potato Soup is a Louisiana twist on a classic dish .This hearty soup features chunks of potatoes , smoked sausage and a kick that will warm your soul . Try this today and it will soon become a staple in your dinner rotation.

5 from 11 votes

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Prep Time 45 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Course Soups

Cuisine American/Southern

Servings 10

Calories

Ingredients

  

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• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 1/2 Pounds Smoked Sausage Sliced in circles
• 1 Medium Yellow Onion (about a cup diced )
• 1 medium Red Bell pepper diced
• 2 stalks celery diced
• 3-4 cloves garlic minced
• 2-4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning see notes
• 5 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and diced
• 8 cups Chicken broth see notes
• 12 oz Evaporated milk
• 1 bunch green onions optional

Instructions

 

• In a large soup pot or Dutch oven melt 2 Tablespoons of Butter . Add smoked sausage and cook until brown .
  
• Once browned remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside
  
• To the pot add onions , celery ,and red bell pepper . cook for about 5 minutes , stirring occasionally
  
• Add garlic ands sprinkle the vegetables with your choice of Cajun seasoning .
  
• Once the vegetables start to sweat make sure you rub the bottom of the pan to get all of the brown bits from the bottom . Cook for about 10 minutes or until soft
  
• Add sausage back to the pot
  
• Then add the potatoes
  
• Add the chicken broth to the pot
  
• Add the can of evaporated milk and give everything a good stir
  
• Bring the liquid up to a boil and then turn to medium heat . Cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender
  
• Once the potatoes are done I use the potato masher to smash some of the potatoes . This will slightly thicken the soup . Taste and add salt or more Cajun seasoning if needed
  
• Garnish with green onions .
  

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Notes

Start with 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning of your choice , you can add more to taste . If your seasoning doesn’t have salt you will need to add salt to taste 

Andouille sausage works well for this . I used a smoked sausage that is very local to me . Us what sausage you like and what is available to you. 

I made my chicken broth with chicken bullion and warm water 

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