Description
Cajun andouille potato delight blends spicy sausage with creamy potatoes for a hearty Southern-style comfort meal. Rich flavors and bold Creole seasonings create a satisfying dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) Cajun-style andouille sausage, sliced
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) russet potatoes, cubed
- 4 cups (950 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup (150 g) diced red bell peppers
- 1 cup (150 g) diced celery
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 bunch scallions, whites and greens separated and sliced
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) minced fresh garlic
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Tabasco sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Searing Sausage: Ignite olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Caramelize andouille sausage slices until achieving a rich golden hue, approximately 2 minutes per side. Extract sausage and preserve 1 tablespoon of drippings.
- Aromatic Foundation: Transition heat to medium and introduce scallion whites, celery, red bell peppers, Cajun seasoning, and garlic. Allow vegetables to metamorphose and release their intricate fragrances, approximately 5 minutes.
- Liquid Integration: Stream chicken broth into the pot, nestling cubed potatoes within the liquid landscape. Partially cover and escalate heat to initiate a gentle boil. Reduce temperature, allowing potatoes to surrender to tenderness, roughly 15 minutes.
- Textural Transformation: Employ a potato masher to gently deconstruct potatoes, crafting a rustic consistency that naturally amplifies the soup’s substantive character. Simultaneously integrate heavy cream, scallion greens, and previously bronzed andouille sausage.
- Flavor Refinement: Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a provocative splash of Tabasco sauce. Calibrate seasoning to orchestrate a harmonious, vibrant flavor symphony that dances across the palate.
Notes
- Sear Sausage Perfectly: Golden-brown edges lock in flavor and provide a smoky, caramelized base for the entire dish. Ensure even, high-heat cooking for maximum taste development.
- Potato Mashing Technique: Partially crushing potatoes creates a rustic, creamy texture without completely breaking down the potato chunks. This method naturally thickens the soup and adds beautiful complexity.
- Spice Balance Matters: Cajun seasoning and Tabasco bring heat, but taste as you go. Adjust salt, pepper, and hot sauce to create a personalized flavor profile that doesn’t overwhelm the dish’s delicate ingredients.
- Fresh Finish Matters: Adding scallion greens and cream at the end preserves their bright flavors and prevents separation. This final touch elevates the entire dish from good to extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg