Cajun Potato Soup Delight (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Sausage

01 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
02 - 1 ring (13.5 ounces) andouille sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
04 - ½ cup diced celery (about 1 rib)
05 - ½ red bell pepper, seeded and diced
06 - 2 teaspoons garlic, minced

→ Soup

07 - 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
08 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
09 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
10 - ½ teaspoon paprika
11 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 - 4 cups (960 g) chicken broth
13 - 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
14 - ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
15 - 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
16 - parsley, chopped for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - To a large pot and over medium heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside on a plate or in a bowl while you prepare the rest of the soup.
02 - To the same pot over medium heat, add the onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5-8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
03 - To the pot, add Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, chicken broth, and potatoes. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
04 - Return the sausage to the pot and add in heavy cream and shredded cheese. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until everything is heated through and the cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

# Notes:

01 - For a spicier soup, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or Cajun seasoning.