Description
Slow Cooker Cajun Potato Soup brings together tender potatoes, smoky andouille sausage, and creamy broth seasoned with Cajun spices. Comforting and hearty, this slow cooker soup recipe is perfect for cozy dinners and easy meal prep during cooler days.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 13.5 oz andouille sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup diced bell pepper (red or green)
- 1 cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup sliced carrots
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup whipping cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sliced green onions, for serving
- Tabasco sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and lightly brown the andouille sausage for 3–4 minutes.
- Transfer sausage to the slow cooker along with potatoes, bell pepper, onion, celery, carrots, and garlic.
- Add Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper, then pour in chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Mash some of the potatoes in the slow cooker to thicken the soup.
- Stir in milk, whipping cream, and cheddar cheese. Cook on LOW for 20–30 minutes until creamy.
- Serve hot, topped with green onions and Tabasco sauce if desired.
Notes
- Mash more potatoes for a thicker soup or add extra broth for a lighter texture.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
- Smoked sausage can be substituted if andouille is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours