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Instant Pot Cajun Potato Soup

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A quick and hearty Cajun-spiced potato soup made creamy and flavorful using an Instant Pot. Perfect for cozy dinners with a smoky, spicy kick.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (about 600g) peeled and diced Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups (960ml) low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk or half-and-half
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Optional toppings: 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin
  • Fresh parsley or chives, chopped
  • Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for serving

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice Yukon Gold potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes. Finely chop onion and mince garlic. Cook and crumble bacon if using.
  2. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and melt butter. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat onions and garlic with spices.
  4. Add diced potatoes and stir to combine.
  5. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, ensuring potatoes are submerged. Cancel sauté mode, secure lid, set valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
  6. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick-release remaining pressure. Remove lid.
  7. Use an immersion blender to partially puree soup, leaving some potato chunks for texture. Alternatively, blend half the soup in a blender and return to pot.
  8. Stir in milk or half-and-half and warm soup on ‘Sauté’ for 3-4 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, green onions, fresh herbs, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Notes

Do not overblend the soup; leave some potato chunks for texture. Adjust cayenne pepper to control spice level. Use Yukon Gold potatoes for best texture. Natural pressure release helps potatoes cook evenly. For vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and skip bacon or substitute with smoked paprika roasted chickpeas.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, Cajun, potato soup, creamy soup, hearty dinner, spicy soup, comfort food

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