CAJUN POTATO SOUP - Home Recipe Guide

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ½ lb andouille sausage or smoked kielbasa, sliced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish