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Cajun sausage potato soup with green ions on top

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.
4.93 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Soups
Cuisine American/Southern
Servings 10
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 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 .
    Sausage browning in a magnalite dutch oven
  • Once browned remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside
    Removing sausage from a dutch oven with a slotted spoon
  • To the pot add onions , celery ,and red bell pepper . cook for about 5 minutes , stirring occasionally
    Onions , red bell pepper , and celery browning in a dutch oven
  • Add garlic ands sprinkle the vegetables with your choice of Cajun seasoning .
    Adding cajun seasoning and garlic to the pot for Cajun sausage potato soup
  • 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
    Adding the sausage back to the pan
  • Then add the potatoes
    Adding the peeled and cubed potatoes to the pot for Cajun Sausage Potato soup
  • Add the chicken broth to the pot
    Adding the chicken broth to the pot for Cajun sausage potato soup
  • 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 .
    Cajun sausage potato soup in a white bowl with green onions on top

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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 
Keyword cajun recipes, Cajun Sausage Potato Soup, Potato Soup
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