Cajun Potato Soup Delight (Printable Version)

Savory spiced potatoes and andouille sausage meld with creamy cheddar for a comforting dish.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Sausage

01 - 15 ml vegetable oil
02 - 385 g andouille sausage, sliced into 6 mm rounds

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 large onion, diced (about 240 ml)
04 - 120 ml diced celery (about 1 rib)
05 - ½ red bell pepper, seeded and diced
06 - 10 ml minced garlic

→ Soup

07 - 5 ml Cajun seasoning
08 - 2.5 ml kosher salt
09 - 2.5 ml ground black pepper
10 - 2.5 ml paprika
11 - 1.25 ml cayenne pepper
12 - 960 ml chicken broth
13 - 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
14 - 120 ml heavy whipping cream
15 - 113 g shredded mild cheddar cheese
16 - Chopped parsley for garnish

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
02 - In the same pot over medium heat, add diced onion, celery, and red bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
03 - Add Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, chicken broth, and cubed potatoes to the pot. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
04 - Return browned sausage to the pot. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Simmer for 5 more minutes until heated through and cheese is melted. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use russet potatoes for a creamy texture and ensure sausage is fully browned for depth of flavor.