Description
Slow Cooker Cajun Potato Soup brings together the earthy comforts of potatoes with the spicy zest of Cajun seasoning. This recipe is perfect for a busy lifestyle as it can simmer away while you tackle daily tasks.
Ingredients
6 medium Potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
1 medium Green bell pepper, diced
4 cups Vegetable broth
1 cup Heavy cream
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 stalks Celery, chopped
3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onions, garlic, celery, and bell peppers until they're soft. Transfer them to your slow cooker
- Add diced potatoes, vegetable broth, and Cajun seasoning to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine
- Set your slow cooker on low and let it simmer for 6-7 hours or until the potatoes are tender
- Mix heavy cream with flour to create a slurry. Gradually add this mixture to the slow cooker, stirring until the soup thickens
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and let it cook for an additional 30 minutes
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley
Notes
For a velvety texture, use a potato masher to break down some of the potatoes.
Prepare the soup a day ahead for amplified flavors.
Adjust Cajun seasoning based on personal spice tolerance.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg