Kajun Sausage and Potato Soup

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Description

There’s a certain kind of comfort that only a pot of soup on the stove can bring. The kind that fills the kitchen with rich smells, fogs up the windows just a little, and makes everyone wander in asking when it’s gonna be ready. That’s exactly the feeling this Kajun Sausage and Potato Soup delivers.

This is real Texas comfort food. Hearty potatoes, smoky bacon, creamy broth and plenty of bold flavor from Kountry Boys Original Sausage. It’s the kind of soup you make when the weather turns chilly, when you’ve got a hungry crew to feed or when you just want something filling that doesn’t overcomplicate things. One pot, simple ingredients and a whole lot of satisfaction by the time you’re ladling it into bowls.

Around here, soup like this isn’t about fancy techniques or delicate garnishes. It’s about building flavor the right way, letting things simmer and giving the ingredients time to do what they do best. This one checks all the boxes and then some.

How We Build Big Flavor the Kountry Way

This soup starts the same way a lot of great meals do, with a pan on the stove and the smell of bacon hitting the heat. When that Kountry Boys Peppered Bacon starts to cook, you know you’re on the right track. Add in slices of Kountry Boys Original Sausage and let everything brown together. That combination alone sets the tone for the whole pot. Smoky, savory and just a little spicy in the best way.

Once the meat is cooked through, pulling it out and setting it aside is key. You want all those flavorful drippings left behind. That’s where the base of the soup comes together. Butter goes into the same pot, followed by chopped onion and garlic. As they soften, they soak up all that leftover goodness, creating a foundation that smells like something you’d want to eat straight out of the pan.

The flour comes next, stirred in just long enough to cook out that raw taste. This step is what gives the soup its creamy body later on, without making it heavy or pasty. From there, it’s time to add the potatoes, broth, cream, milk and seasonings. This is where everything starts to look like a proper soup.

As it simmers, the potatoes soften and the broth thickens just enough to coat the spoon. The garlic powder, onion powder, Ole No. 1 Seasoning and dried parsley bring everything into balance. Nothing overpowering. Just steady, layered flavor that keeps building as the pot bubbles gently.

Once the potatoes are fork-tender, the sausage and bacon head back into the pot. Stir it all together and let it warm through. At this point, the soup is rich, creamy and loaded with bite after bite of comfort.

A Few Tips to Make It Even Better

This recipe is straightforward, but a few small touches can make a big difference when you’re cooking it at home.

• Cut the potatoes into evenly sized cubes so they cook at the same rate
• Let the soup simmer gently instead of boiling hard to keep it creamy
• Taste before serving and adjust salt and pepper at the very end
• Shred your cheddar fresh for the best melt and flavor
• Don’t rush the simmer. That time is where the magic happens

These little habits help the soup come together just right without adding extra work.

Why This Soup Always Hits the Spot

There’s a reason this Kajun Sausage and Potato Soup works so well. It’s filling without being heavy. Creamy without feeling overdone. And it’s packed with familiar flavors that feel right at home on a Texas table.

The potatoes give it that hearty backbone. The bacon adds depth and richness. The sausage brings bold seasoning that carries through every spoonful. And the creamy broth ties it all together into something you’ll want to make again the next time you’re planning meals for the week.

It’s also a great option when you need something that feeds a crowd. One pot goes a long way and leftovers reheat beautifully. Some folks even say it tastes better the next day once the flavors have had time to settle in together.

Serving It Up Right

When it’s time to serve, keep it simple. Ladle the soup into bowls while it’s hot and finish with shredded cheddar and sliced green onions. That little bit of sharp cheese and fresh onion on top cuts through the richness and adds just the right contrast.

This soup is plenty satisfying on its own, but it pairs well with warm bread, crackers or even a simple side salad if you’re feeding a bigger table. It’s the kind of meal that doesn’t need much else to feel complete.

A Bowl Full of Texas Comfort

Kajun Sausage and Potato Soup is the kind of recipe that reminds you why simple food sticks around. It’s built on everyday ingredients, cooked with care and meant to be shared. No shortcuts that sacrifice flavor. No complicated steps that slow you down.

Just a pot on the stove, bold Kountry Boys flavor and a meal that brings folks together.

Looking for more ways to load up your plate? Check out our other hearty Kountry Boys soup recipes like our Loaded Potato Bacon Soup and our Kowboy Stew.