Save A hearty, flavorful soup featuring tender potatoes, vegetables, and Cajun spices, all simmered to perfection in a slow cooker. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Vegetables: 1.5 lbs (700 g) russet potatoes peeled and diced 1 medium yellow onion diced 2 celery stalks diced 2 medium carrots diced 1 red bell pepper diced 3 cloves garlic minced
- Liquids: 4 cups (1 L) low sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk (or unsweetened plant based milk for vegan option) 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy free)
- Spices & Seasonings: 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (store bought or homemade) 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat) 1 tsp salt or to taste
- Optional Additions: 1 cup (150 g) corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 1 cup (125 g) cooked andouille sausage or smoked sausage sliced (omit for vegetarian) 2 green onions sliced (for garnish) Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Add the potatoes onion celery carrots bell pepper garlic corn (if using) and sausage (if using) to the slow cooker.
- Step 2:
- Pour in the broth and add the Cajun seasoning smoked paprika dried thyme black pepper cayenne (if using) and salt. Stir to combine.
- Step 3:
- Cover and cook on low for 67 hours or on high for 34 hours until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
- Step 4:
- Using a potato masher or immersion blender mash some of the potatoes directly in the slow cooker to thicken the soup leaving some chunks for texture.
- Step 5:
- Stir in the milk and cream then cook uncovered on high for an additional 2030 minutes until heated through.
- Step 6:
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Step 7:
- Serve hot garnished with green onions and parsley.
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Save Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I make this dish vegetarian or vegan?
Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and substitute dairy milk and cream with plant-based alternatives like coconut or almond milk. Omit the sausage or replace it with a plant-based version.
- → Can I prepare this dish without a slow cooker?
Yes, you can simulate slow cooking by simmering the ingredients on low heat in a heavy pot for several hours, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender.
- → What type of potatoes work best here?
Russet potatoes are ideal due to their starchy texture, which helps thicken the soup and adds a hearty body.
- → How do I adjust the spice level?
Modify the amount of Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper to suit your taste, starting with less and increasing gradually for desired heat.
- → Can I add proteins like shrimp or chicken?
Yes, cooked shrimp or chicken can be added toward the end of cooking for extra protein and flavor.
- → What’s the best way to thicken the stew?
Mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot to naturally thicken the broth while leaving chunks for texture.