Creamy Cajun Potato Soup with Spices and Sausage - Chef Melt

Ingredients

• 1 loop (13.5 ounces) of andouille sausage, cut into thin ¼-inch slices
• 1 tablespoon of cooking oil
• 1 cup of diced onion (1 large onion)
• Half a red bell pepper, chopped and seeds removed
• About 1 celery stick, diced (½ cup)
• 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cajun spice blend
• ¼ teaspoon of cayenne
• 4 cups (960 g) of chicken stock
• ½ cup (119 g) whipping cream, heavy
• ½ teaspoon of kosher salt
• 4 large potatoes, russet, peeled and diced
• ½ teaspoon of paprika
• 1 cup (113 g) of mild cheddar, shredded
• Chopped parsley to sprinkle on top