Cajun Potato Soup: A Comforting Delight with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A creamy and flavorful Cajun Potato Soup that combines the smokiness of turkey bacon with the savory taste of chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: omnivorous
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add onions and garlic, sautéing until they are translucent.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and chicken ham, cooking for a few more minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes for a creamy texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, blend a portion of the soup and mix it back in.
- You can substitute bacon with a vegetarian option if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 45 milligrams