Cajun Potato Soup
Equipment
- 1 Large pot
- 1 Ladle
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 measuring spoon set
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 cup green bell pepper diced
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 4 cup potatoes peeled and diced
- 4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, celery, and green bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the soup rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
To enhance the flavors, consider making your own Cajun seasoning blend if you have the spices on hand. Additionally, for a heartier texture, you can partially mash the potatoes in the pot before adding the cream. Adjust the seasoning to taste after simmering, as the flavors develop during cooking.
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