Description
A quick and easy creamy Cajun potato soup made in the Instant Pot, ready in 30 minutes with bold, spicy flavors and a rich texture.
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 28 oz / 800g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 5.3 oz / 150g)
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced (about 3.5 oz / 100g)
- 2 celery stalks, diced (about 3.5 oz / 100g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (960 ml)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced (optional) (225g)
- 3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional) (100g)
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat olive oil.
- Add diced onions, bell pepper, and celery; cook for about 4 minutes until softened and sweet-smelling.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
- If using smoked sausage, add sliced sausage and sauté for 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Stir in diced potatoes and sprinkle Cajun seasoning evenly over the mixture; mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen browned bits.
- Seal Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 10 minutes.
- Perform a quick release to release steam when cooking is done; remove lid and stir soup.
- Stir in heavy cream for creaminess; optionally blend part or all of the soup with an immersion blender for smoother texture.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
- Add extra Cajun seasoning or hot sauce for more heat if preferred.
Notes
[‘Do not skip the quick release to prevent potatoes from turning to mush.’, ‘Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness due to Cajun seasoning.’, ‘Customize spice level by adjusting Cajun seasoning or adding hot sauce.’, ‘Blend half the soup for a velvety texture or mash potatoes with a wooden spoon if no blender is available.’, ‘For vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit sausage; add smoked paprika for smoky flavor.’, ‘Reheat leftovers gently on stove with splash of broth or cream to loosen soup; avoid microwave unless adding liquid.’, ‘Freezing is not recommended due to cream separation; freeze without cream and add when reheating.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 12
Keywords: Instant Pot, Cajun, potato soup, creamy soup, spicy soup, easy soup, pressure cooker soup, comfort food