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White bowl filled with creamy Cajun potato soup, garnished with crispy bacon pieces, chopped chives, and paprika, with a spoon and a piece of bread resting on the side.

Cajun Potato Soup

Hearty and comforting, this Cajun Potato Soup is loaded with tender potatoes, smoky bacon, and a creamy, spicy broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices bacon diced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter for sautéing vegetables
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour to thicken
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt or more to taste
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 cups chicken stock low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup whole milk or substitute additional stock for lighter version
  • 1 cup heavy cream optional, for richer soup
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook diced bacon in a large soup pot over medium heat until crispy, about 6–8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add butter to the pot. Stir in onion, bell pepper, and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir to coat. Add Cajun seasoning and salt, stirring for 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
  4. Add potatoes, then slowly pour in chicken stock while stirring. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, 12–15 minutes.
  5. Stir in milk and cream (if using) and simmer gently for 5 minutes, making sure the soup does not boil.
  6. For a creamier texture, puree a portion of the soup using an immersion blender, leaving some potato chunks for texture.
  7. Return cooked bacon to the pot and stir to combine. Simmer 2 minutes to heat through.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot with crusty bread or cornbread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 1199mgPotassium: 1115mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2161IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Cook the bacon until crispy and use the rendered fat for extra flavor. Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference, and for a creamier texture, puree a portion of the soup while leaving chunks. Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days.

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