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Creamy Cajun Potato Soup Recipe

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This creamy and flavorful Cajun Potato Soup combines tender potatoes with a touch of spicy Cajun seasoning and smoky turkey bacon for a comforting and hearty meal. Perfect for chilly days, this soup offers a smooth texture and balanced zestiness that will satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Turkey Bacon: In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until it is crisp. Once cooked, remove the bacon from the pot and set it aside to use as a garnish later.
  2. Sauté Onion and Garlic: Using the same pot with the rendered turkey bacon fat, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes, releasing their aroma and sweetness into the soup base.
  3. Add Potatoes and Broth: Add the diced potatoes to the pot followed by the chicken broth. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil, ensuring the potatoes start to cook through.
  4. Simmer to Tenderize: Reduce the heat to low and allow the soup to simmer until the potatoes are completely tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. This softening step is crucial to achieve the smooth texture desired in the final soup.
  5. Add Cream and Cajun Seasoning: Stir in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning thoroughly to infuse the soup with creaminess and spice, adjusting the heat under the pot to avoid boiling the cream too rapidly.
  6. Blend the Soup: Using an immersion blender, blend the soup directly in the pot until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender. After blending, return the soup to the pot if needed to reheat gently.
  7. Season and Serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper according to your preference. Serve hot, topped generously with the crispy turkey bacon for that smoky crunch contrast.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey bacon with smoked tempeh or omit it entirely.
  • Adjust Cajun seasoning based on your heat tolerance; start with less and add more if preferred.
  • To make the soup heartier, add diced celery or bell peppers in the sauté step.
  • Use low-fat cream or milk to reduce fat content while maintaining creaminess.
  • Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

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