Cajun Potato Soup
Spicy, creamy, and hearty Cajun Potato Soup brings bold Southern flavor with smoky undertones, tender potatoes, sweet corn, and crispy bacon in every spoonful—a comforting celebration of Cajun cuisine.
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crisp. Remove bacon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop once cooled. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon fat in the pot.
- Add butter to the pot with the reserved bacon fat and add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until the vegetables are softened and aromatic.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes to create a light roux.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring, making sure there are no lumps. Add diced potatoes and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in the corn and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and chopped cooked bacon. Return to a gentle simmer and heat through, about 3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 20gSodium: 760mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
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