Cajun Potato Soup: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon Delight
This creamy and spicy Cajun Potato Soup is a perfect bowl of comfort, featuring turkey bacon for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 large potatoes, diced
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings in the pot.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot, sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and Cajun seasoning, and cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes for a creamy texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cooked turkey bacon, and heat through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Notes
- This soup can be made vegetarian by substituting the chicken broth with vegetable broth and omitting turkey bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg