Cajun Spiced Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Sausage

01 - 1 tablespoon of cooking oil
02 - 13.5-ounce andouille sausage (1 ring)

→ Vegetables

03 - 4 big russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
04 - 1 diced large onion
05 - Half a cup of celery, chopped up
06 - Half a red bell pepper, diced up
07 - 2 teaspoons of minced garlic

→ Seasonings and Liquids

08 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon Cajun spice blend
10 - Half a teaspoon of paprika
11 - Half a teaspoon of black pepper
12 - Half a teaspoon of kosher salt
13 - 4 cups of chicken stock
14 - Half a cup of heavy cream
15 - 1 cup of mild cheddar cheese

# Instructions:

01 - Heat up the oil and brown the sausage slices for around 3-4 minutes. Take them out and set them aside.
02 - Using the same pot, sauté the onion, celery, and red bell pepper until soft. Stir in the garlic for a short time.
03 - Stir in the spices, broth, and potatoes. Let them cook on a low boil for 20-25 minutes, until the potatoes are soft.
04 - Add the cooked sausage back to the pot. Mix in the cream and cheddar cheese. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes until everything’s hot and the cheese is melted.

# Notes:

01 - Feel free to adjust the spice to your liking
02 - Russet potatoes work best for this recipe
03 - This soup reheats really well