A hearty Cajun-inspired sausage soup packed with smoky sausage, vegetables, and bold seasoning in a rich, savory broth. Comforting, slightly spicy, and perfect for weeknight dinners or cold weather meals.
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Step 1
Brown the sausage
Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the sliced sausage until lightly crispy. Remove excess fat if needed.
Step 2
Sauté the vegetables
Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, then stir in garlic.
Step 3
Build the base
Add diced tomatoes and cook briefly to deepen flavor.
Step 4
Add broth and seasoning
Pour in chicken broth and season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Step 5
Simmer
Add potatoes if using and simmer for 25–30 minutes until tender and flavors combine.
Step 6
Finish
Return sausage to the pot and simmer for a few more minutes. Adjust seasoning.
Step 7
Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Brown the sausage well
This adds deep smoky flavor to the soup base.
Adjust spice level
Start with less Cajun seasoning and increase to taste.
Let it simmer
The flavor improves the longer it cooks.
Creamy Cajun sausage soup
Add heavy cream or cream cheese for a richer version.
Rice version
Add cooked rice or cook rice directly in the soup.
Seafood Cajun soup
Add shrimp near the end of cooking.
refrigerator
4 days
Store in airtight container and reheat on stovetop.
freezer
2 months
Freeze without potatoes for best texture.
Q: Is Cajun sausage soup spicy?
A: It can be mild or spicy depending on how much Cajun seasoning and cayenne you use.
Q: What sausage works best?
A: Andouille sausage gives the most authentic Cajun flavor, but any smoked sausage works.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
A: Yes, the flavors deepen after sitting overnight.
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