CAJUN POTATO SOUP

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My husband John made this delicious soup the other night. I really love my Spiral Ham & Potato Soup, but Wow! This is even better!

Provided by Lauren Conforti

Categories     Other Soups

Number Of Ingredients 22

6 slice thin bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 carrots, scrubbed clean and diced
3 stalk(s) celery, diced
1 medium onion, diced
6 small russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 tsp cajun spice mix (below), more if desired
salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 c low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 c milk
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 c heavy cream
1 tsp fresh parsley, minced
1 c grated cheddar
CAJUN SPICE MIX
1/4 c kosher salt
1/4 c cayenne
1/4 c paprika
1/4 c garlic powder
1/4 c ground black pepper
2 Tbsp minced onion
2 Tbsp oregano, dry
2 Tbsp thyme, dry

Steps:

  • 1. ** You can store the remaining dry Cajun Spice Mix in an airtight container to use in other recipes.
  • 2. Fry bacon until crisp in a soup pot. Remove to paper towel with slotted spoon. Drain most of the bacon grease from pot.
  • 3. Add onion, celery & carrots into pot & saute until they sweat.
  • 4. Add potatoes & Cajun Spice Mix. Saute for about 2 mins.
  • 5. Add chicken broth, salt & pepper. Turn to medium heat to reach a slow, simmering boil for 10-15 mins until potatoes & carrots are just tender
  • 6. In a large bowl add the milk, then whisk flour into milk. Remove about 1/3 of potato chunks from soup pot and add to the bowl and mash well. Add this back into the soup.
  • 7. Stir in cream. Heat until warmed through & thickened. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with cheddar, bacon & parsley. Serve.

SitA Raya
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This soup is the best!


Abigail Rios
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I can't wait to make this soup again.


Alleigh Mosako
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This soup is a keeper!


Dorian Saul
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I would definitely recommend this soup to others.


Donovan Flores
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying.


Brianna Rivera
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I love the creamy texture of this soup.


Hero Kuddus
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Ahsan Fourline
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my guests.


Sayma Begum
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's really affordable too.


Ahmad Fatah
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this soup was just the right amount of heat for me.


Ferdinando Campbell
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


rupa Pariyar
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I love the smoky flavor of the andouille sausage in this soup.


Injaycee
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This soup is so hearty and flavorful. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Toufique Ahmed kandhro
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Giri raj Khanal
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfect, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


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