Slow Cooker Cajun Potato Soup
This Slow Cooker Cajun Potato Soup combines savory sausage and spices for a delicious meal.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- large pan
- medium bowl
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds andouille sausage or smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 none yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning we used Old Bay
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 30 oz. frozen shredded hash browns
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 10.75 oz. cream of chicken soup
- 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated plus more for garnish
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup green onion optional, garnish
Instructions
- Optional: Heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium high heat and sauté onion for 6-8 minutes, or until softened. Add sausage and cook until browned on all sides.
- Season with salt and pepper and Cajun seasoning, then add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth and chicken soup until smooth and combined.
- Transfer sausage and onion to slow cooker, then add potatoes and chicken soup mixture.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add cream cheese and cheddar cheese to soup, cover and cook for another 10-20 minutes, or until incorporated and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
- Serve hot, topped with green onions and more cheddar cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
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