Cajun Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 2 rings andouille sausage, cut each slice into 4 pieces. Quartered

• One large onion, diced

• 1 cup celery, diced

• 1 red bell pepper, seeded, and diced

• 4 teaspoons garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon of kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 8 cups (64 oz) chicken broth

• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed. Bigger chunks not small

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

1. in a large pot over medium heat add the oil.

2. Add sausage and Cook, stirring occasionally until browned. 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside.

3. In the same pot, add the onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until soft. About 5 to 8 minutes.

4. Add garlic and cook for one additional minute.

5. Add the Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, chicken broth, and potatoes to the pot.

6. Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

7. Return the sausage to the pot, adding in the heavy cream and shredded cheese.

8. Simmer for an additional five minutes or until everything is heated through and the cheese is melted.