Cajun Potato Soup

Cold, rainy days call for something warm, creamy, and comforting and this Cajun Potato Soup is the perfect bowl of cozy. Loaded with andouille sausage, tender potatoes, melty cheeses, and the bold kick of our Beef Rub, this soup brings the heat and flavor you need when the weather won’t cooperate.

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📋Quick Recipe Card

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🛒Ingredients

Soup Base

• 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 rib celery, diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Blazing Star BBQ Beef Rub
• 1 tbsp Cajun Honey Rub (TFTI BBQ)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

Creamy Finish

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 5 oz Garlic & Herb Boursin cheese
• 7 oz smoked cheddar cheese, shredded

For Serving

• Fresh parsley, chopped

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🔥Instructions

1. Cook the Sausage
   Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add andouille sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté Vegetables
   Add onion, celery, and red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 more minutes.
3. Season
   Stir in Beef Rub and Cajun Honey Rub to coat the vegetables.
4. Add Broth & Potatoes
   Pour in chicken broth and add cubed potatoes. Return sausage to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are fork tender.
5. Make It Creamy
   Reduce heat to low. Add heavy cream, Boursin cheese, and smoked cheddar. Stir until melted and smooth.
6. Thicken
   Lightly mash some of the potatoes in the pot to thicken the soup to your liking.
7. Serve
   Ladle into bowls, top with parsley, and enjoy warm.

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💡Pro Tips

• Swap smoked cheddar for pepper jack if you want a spicier finish.
• For extra thickness, remove 1 cup of soup, blend it, and pour back in.
• Andouille sausage adds smokiness, but kielbasa works in a pinch.
• Serve with crusty bread to soak up every creamy spoonful.

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🛒Shop the Flavors

• Blazing Star BBQ Beef Rub

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