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Creamy Slow Cooker Cajun Potato Soup

Creamy Slow Cooker Cajun Potato Soup

Creamy Slow Cooker Cajun Potato Soup is your ultimate weeknight rescue, a hearty, flavorful, and incredibly easy meal that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting bowl of deliciousness. This recipe is a lifesaver for busy home cooks, delivering a rich and satisfying soup with minimal effort.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Cajun

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 lb smoked sausage like Andouille or Kielbasa, sliced ¼-inch thick
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion about 1 medium onion
  • 0.5 cup chopped celery about 2 stalks
  • 0.5 cup chopped green bell pepper about ½ medium pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning adjust to your spice preference
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened and cut into cubes
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • salt to taste
Optional toppings
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 dollop sour cream

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • Saucepan (for reheating)
  • Immersion blender (optional)

Method
 

  1. In your 6-quart slow cooker, combine the diced Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced smoked sausage, chopped yellow onion, chopped celery, and chopped green bell pepper.
    1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, 1 lb smoked sausage, 1 cup chopped yellow onion, 0.5 cup chopped celery, 0.5 cup chopped green bell pepper
  2. Sprinkle the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, and black pepper over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
    2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  3. Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over everything in the slow cooker.
    4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  4. Cover your slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 6–8 hours, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.
  5. Once the cooking time is complete, remove the lid. Stir in the softened cream cheese cubes and the heavy cream. Stir gently until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated, creating a luxuriously creamy soup.
    4 oz cream cheese, 0.5 cup heavy cream
  6. Taste the soup and add salt as needed. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can use an immersion blender to partially or fully blend the soup at this stage. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like fresh parsley, green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, or a dollop of sour cream.
    salt, 1 bunch fresh parsley, 1 bunch green onions, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 dollop sour cream

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
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