Save Pin 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.
This slow cooker Cajun potato soup has become a family favorite, especially on chilly evenings when we crave something warm and satisfying.
Ingredients
- Potatoes: 1.5 lbs (700 g) russet potatoes peeled and diced
- Onion: 1 medium yellow onion diced
- Celery: 2 celery stalks diced
- Carrots: 2 medium carrots diced
- Red bell pepper: 1 diced
- Garlic: 3 cloves minced
- Broth: 4 cups (1 L) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- Milk: 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk or unsweetened plant-based milk for vegan option
- Cream: 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
- Cajun seasoning: 2 tsp store-bought or homemade
- Smoked paprika: 1/2 tsp
- Dried thyme: 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Cayenne pepper: 1/4 tsp optional for extra heat
- Salt: 1 tsp or to taste
- Corn kernels: 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen optional
- Cooked sausage: 1 cup (125 g) andouille or smoked sliced optional omit for vegetarian
- Green onions: 2 sliced for garnish
- Parsley: chopped fresh 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 6&7 hours or on high for 3&4 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 20&30 minutes until heated through
- Step 6:
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed
- Step 7:
- Serve hot garnished with green onions and parsley
Save Pin Making this soup has brought my family closer as we share warm meals and stories during the colder months.
Optional Additions
Add cooked shrimp or chicken for more protein or include corn kernels for extra sweetness and texture.
Required Tools
Slow cooker crockpot chefs knife cutting board potato masher or immersion blender ladle
Allergen Information
Contains dairy milk cream for dairy-free use plant-based alternatives Contains possible gluten if sausage is not gluten-free check labels
Save Pin This soup is perfect for meal prepping and tastes even better the next day.
Recipe FAQs
- → How long does the dish cook in a slow cooker?
It simmers for 6–7 hours on low or 3–4 hours on high until the vegetables are tender.
- → Can I make this dish suitable for a vegan diet?
Yes, by using vegetable broth and substituting dairy with plant-based milk and cream alternatives.
- → What is the role of mashing some potatoes during cooking?
Mashing some of the potatoes thickens the broth while leaving chunks creates a pleasing texture.
- → Which spices provide the Cajun flavor?
A blend of Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper builds the characteristic spicy and smoky profile.
- → Can I add protein to this dish?
Yes, adding cooked andouille or smoked sausage enriches the dish, with options to omit for vegetarian preferences.
- → What garnishes complement this dish?
Sliced green onions and chopped fresh parsley add fresh, bright notes to the final presentation.