Creamy Crockpot Cajun Potato Soup (with Andouille Sausage)
This Creamy Crockpot Cajun Potato Soup with Andouille Sausage is a comforting, flavorful dish that's easy to make in the slow cooker.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 13.5 ounce package andouille sausage sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 4 medium russet potatoes peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup diced bell pepper red or green
- 1 cup onion diced
- ½ cup celery diced
- ½ cup carrots sliced
- 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 cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup green onions sliced for serving
- Tabasco sauce for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan and brown the sausage on both sides.
- Add the sausage, potatoes, bell pepper, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and seasonings to the slow cooker.
- Pour the broth over the meat and vegetables and stir to combine. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5, then stir in the milk and continue cooking for another hour.
- Add the cream and cheese and cook until the cheese melts, about 15 minutes.
- Serve with a sprinkle of green onions and a dash of Tabasco sauce.
Notes
Browning the sausage adds flavor but is not essential. Feel free to add optional vegetables like green beans, corn, or spinach. Adjust the level of creaminess by substituting some broth with low-fat milk or adding cream cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 13gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 592mgPotassium: 963mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3036IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 242mgIron: 2mg
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