Description
A rich and cozy potato soup with Cajun seasoning, tender vegetables, cream cheese, cheddar, and a velvety finish that makes every spoonful warm and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cubed, about 4 medium potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Place a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat.
- Add the butter, diced onion, diced celery, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the cubed potatoes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover partially and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender.
- Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot, leaving plenty of chunks for texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and softened cream cheese until smooth, then add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Let the soup simmer gently for 2 to 3 more minutes so the flavors come together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then stir in half of the sliced green onions.
- Ladle into bowls, top with the remaining green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
- Mash only part of the potatoes for the best balance of creamy texture and hearty chunks.
- Soften the cream cheese before adding it so it melts smoothly into the soup.
- Keep the heat gentle after adding the dairy to maintain a silky texture.
- If the soup thickens too much during storage, loosen it with a splash of chicken broth when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: creamy Cajun potato soup, spicy potato soup, cheesy potato soup, comfort food soup, easy stovetop soup