Instant Pot Cajun Potato Soup | Instant Pot Recipes
When the weather cools down, I crave something warm, hearty, and just a little bold. That’s where this Instant Pot Cajun Potato Soup steps in. It’s not only easy to make, but it also brings that comfort-food vibe we all love, with a Cajun kick that keeps things interesting.
I’ve made this soup for weeknight dinners when time is short, and it’s saved me more than once. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting, so I can focus on pretending I’ve got my life together. The flavors are rich, the texture is creamy, and the little hit of spice warms you up from the inside out.
If you’ve been hunting through Instant Pot Dinner Ideas or scrolling endlessly for Instant Pot Recipes Easy that actually feel worth making, this is the one to bookmark. It’s healthy enough to feel good about, but hearty enough that no one at the table complains. I promise, once you try it, you’ll add it to your regular Instant Pot dinner recipes.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil.
- Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and sliced sausage, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, diced potatoes, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and black pepper.
- Cancel sauté mode. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
- Once cooking is done, quick release the pressure carefully.
- Stir in heavy cream and taste for salt. Let the soup rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and enjoy.