Description
Thick and creamy Instant Pot Cajun Potato Soup made with a quick roux, Cajun spices, potatoes, smoked ham shank, and sausage, finished with sour cream for a cozy one-pot dinner with a Cajun kick.
Ingredients
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup flour
1 onion, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (use your favorite blend)
Smoked paprika, to taste
3 sausages, sliced (smoked sausage works great)
3 pounds potatoes, cubed (Yukon gold recommended)
6 cups water (use 8 cups for a thinner soup)
1 ham shank (or ham hock, smoked turkey parts, or leftover ham bone)
Sour cream, to taste
Optional: shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
Instructions
1. Make the roux. Turn the Instant Pot to SAUTÉ. Heat the oil for about 2 minutes. Add the flour and stir constantly until the roux turns golden brown, about 5 minutes.
2. Add aromatics. Add the chopped onion and green onions to the roux and stir well, scraping the bottom so nothing sticks or burns.
3. Season. Stir in Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika and mix until the onions are coated.
4. Add sausage. Add the sliced sausage and stir to combine.
5. Add potatoes and smoked meat. Add the cubed potatoes and the ham shank. Pour in the water, adding enough to cover the ingredients.
6. Pressure cook. Lock the lid and cook on HIGH pressure for 40 minutes.
7. Quick release carefully. Vent steam carefully (thick soup can sputter).
8. Shred the meat. Remove the ham shank, pull the meat off the bone, chop it, and return the meat to the soup. Stir well.
9. Finish and serve. Stir in sour cream (or add to each bowl). Serve warm, optionally topped with shredded cheddar and extra green onions.
Notes
Do not add salt until you taste the finished soup. Smoked meat and sausage can release a lot of salt into the broth.
For thicker soup use about 6 cups of water; for a thinner soup use about 8 cups.
Cut potatoes into medium cubes so they soften but don’t completely dissolve.
Be cautious when quick releasing pressure. Covering the valve with a paper towel can help prevent splashing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl