{"id":"4428705f-94e0-49b2-bbf7-fd0fc73bea25","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/4428705f-94e0-49b2-bbf7-fd0fc73bea25","source_url":"https://www.provecho.co/platform/recipe/rbUfh2FNljIhmp0yafgd","title":"Cajun Loaded Potato Soup","servings":6,"servings_text":"6 servings","cook_time":"45 min","total_time":"45 min","image_url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dd27yihoo/image/upload/v1765322834/sobawcimoiaypxui36w4.webp","ingredients":[{"text":"6 slices thick cut bacon, chopped","item":"thick cut bacon, chopped","quantity":6,"unit":"slices"},{"text":"1 lb andouille sausage, sliced thick","item":"andouille sausage, sliced thick","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 small onion, diced","item":"small onion, diced","quantity":1},{"text":"0.5 cup diced bell pepper","item":"diced bell pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 stalks celery, diced","item":"stalks celery, diced","quantity":2},{"text":"4 cloves garlic, minced","item":"garlic, minced","quantity":4,"unit":"cloves"},{"text":"2 lbs russet potatoes, cubed","item":"russet potatoes, cubed","quantity":2,"unit":"lbs"},{"text":"4 cups chicken broth","item":"chicken broth","quantity":4,"unit":"cups"},{"text":"1 bay leaf","item":"bay leaf","quantity":1},{"text":"1 tsp kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp black pepper","item":"black pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1.5 tsp smoked paprika","item":"smoked paprika","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 1/2–2 tsp Cajun seasoning","item":"1/2–2 tsp Cajun seasoning","quantity":1},{"text":"0.5 tsp cayenne","item":"cayenne","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp dried thyme","item":"dried thyme","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 cup heavy cream","item":"heavy cream","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup shredded sharp cheddar","item":"shredded sharp cheddar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"0.5 cup sour cream","item":"sour cream","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 –3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped","item":"–3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped","quantity":2},{"text":"For the Bowl Toppers:","item":"For the Bowl Toppers:"},{"text":"Extra bacon pieces","item":"Extra bacon pieces"},{"text":"Extra andouille pieces","item":"Extra andouille pieces"},{"text":"Shredded cheddar","item":"Shredded cheddar"},{"text":"Green onions","item":"Green onions"},{"text":"Fresh chopped parsley","item":"Fresh chopped parsley"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Add chopped bacon to a cold pot and cook over medium heat until rendered and crispy. Remove bacon and reserve. Carefully pour off excess bacon fat, leaving about 1–2 tablespoons in the pot."},{"number":2,"text":"Add sliced andouille to the reserved bacon fat and sear until deeply browned with crispy edges. Remove and reserve."},{"number":3,"text":"In the same pot, add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until softened."},{"number":4,"text":"Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant."},{"number":5,"text":"Add salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, cayenne, and dried thyme. Stir 30 seconds until aromatic and lightly toasted."},{"number":6,"text":"Add potatoes, chicken broth, and bay leaf, scraping up all browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook 15 minutes until potatoes are fork tender."},{"number":7,"text":"Using a potato masher, mash a portion of the potatoes directly in the pot to thicken the soup while leaving plenty of chunks intact."},{"number":8,"text":"Remove bay leaf."},{"number":9,"text":"Stir in heavy cream, shredded cheddar, sour cream, reserved bacon, reserved andouille, and chopped parsley. (Make sure to save some bacon and andouille sausage for garnish)"},{"number":10,"text":"Simmer 5 minutes until thick and creamy."},{"number":11,"text":"Serve hot topped with extra bacon, sausage, cheddar, green onions, and parsley."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T15:44:19.166728+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T15:44:19.166728+00:00"}