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Creamy Instant Pot Cajun Potato Soup with sausage and potatoes in a white bowl

Instant Pot Cajun Potato Soup Recipe

Creamy Instant Pot Cajun Potato Soup made with tender potatoes, smoky andouille sausage, and bold Cajun spices. Ready in just 30 minutes, this hearty soup brings the warmth of Louisiana comfort food to your dinner table with minimal effort.
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Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Cajun, Southern
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Natural Pressure Release: 10 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 6-quart Instant Pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Potato masher
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Ladle

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb russet potatoes peeled & diced (1-inch cubes)
  • 1 lb andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Liquid and Base

  • 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup whole milk

Seasonings and Spices

  • 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Finishing Touches

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add sausage and brown for several minutes.
  • Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are softened.
  • Add potatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Seal the lid and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Allow a 10-minute natural pressure release.
  • Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes for a creamier texture. Stir in the heavy cream, milk, and butter. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions and parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used only as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 350g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1020mg | Potassium: 950mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1450IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 3mg