Slow Cooker Cajun Potato Soup Recipe
A hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Cajun Potato Soup featuring tender potatoes, aromatic vegetables, and a blend of Cajun spices, slow-cooked to perfection for a creamy, comforting meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 30 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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Vegetables & Aromatics
- 6 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 2 celery stalks, diced
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Liquids & Dairy
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon butter
Garnishes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Add ingredients to the slow cooker: Place the peeled and diced potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped bell pepper, diced celery, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and broth into your slow cooker.
- Cook the soup: Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are soft and tender.
- Mash potatoes for thickness: Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to mash some of the potatoes, leaving some chunks intact to create a thicker texture while maintaining some bite.
- Add cream, butter, and cayenne pepper: Stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half, butter, and cayenne pepper if using. Let the soup cook on high for another 15-20 minutes until heated through.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust salt, pepper, or Cajun seasoning as needed to suit your flavor preference.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the soup’s spiciness.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream to reduce calories slightly.
- This soup thickens as it sits; reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to loosen.
- Adding cooked andouille sausage or bacon makes a delicious non-vegetarian version.
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