Cajun Potato Soup
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A creamy and smoky potato soup with Cajun spices, perfect for an easy weeknight meal in your slow cooker.
- Author: Sarah Peterson
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, chopped green onions, sour cream
- Place cubed potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic in your slow cooker.
- Pour in chicken broth.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Remove about 2 cups of the soup and blend until smooth. Return the blended soup to the slow cooker.
- Stir in heavy cream and milk.
- Cook for another 30 minutes on low, uncovered, until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth for a vegetarian option.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg