Cajun Sweet Potato Soup

This tasty Cajun sweet potato soup recipe is a bowl of comforting goodness! It’s the perfect mix of sweet and spicy that will hit the spot.

Looking for a simple yet delicious way to bring some comfort into your kitchen? Then you’ll love this hearty and flavourful Cajun Sweet Potato Soup Recipe!

Not only is it full of flavour and just the right kick from cajun spices, but by creating this dish at home, you can proudly enjoy knowing that all ingredients are fresh. And best of all – the recipe comes together with minimal effort.

So if you’re looking for an easy weeknight meal that tastes like a million bucks – without spending a fortune either in time or money- then keep reading to find out how to make this scrumptious Cajun Sweet Potato Soup recipe!

Cajun Sweet Potato Soup Variations

Cajun sweet potato soup is extremely versatile and can be adapted to fit any dietary restrictions or preferences.

• For a vegan version, simply leave out the shrimp and replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth.
• To make it gluten-free, check that the fish sauce and other ingredients used are labeled as gluten-free.
• For an even spicier soup, add more Cajun seasoning and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• For additional flavour, try adding different vegetables such as bell peppers, diced tomatoes, sliced sausage, cooked quinoa, or black beans.

The possibilities are endless! Have fun exploring different variations to find your perfect bowl of Cajun sweet potato soup. Enjoy!

How to Store Leftover Cajun Sweet Potato Soup

Allow the soup to cool completely before transferring it into an airtight container or resealable bag.

Store the shrimp in a separate container.

When ready to eat, transfer the soup to a pot and heat it on medium-low heat until warmed through. If the soup is too thick, add a bit of chicken broth to thin it out. Reheat the shrimp separately in a pan over medium heat.

The soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. If freezing, transfer the soup into an airtight container or resealable bag and be sure to label it with the date it was made.

For larger batches of Cajun sweet potato soup that won’t be eaten all at once, consider portioning out individual servings before freezing. This will make for easier thawing and reheating.

When ready to eat, allow the desired portion to thaw in the refrigerator overnight and warm it up in a pot on medium-low heat or in the microwave. Reheat any shrimp separately in a pan over medium heat.

Leftover sweet potato soup is also great for meal prepping! Simply reheat individual portions as needed throughout the week.

About the Ingredients for Cajun Sweet Potato Soup

Butter & oil – Using a mix of butter and oil results in infusing the flavour of butter, without worrying about burning butter.

Onion & garlic – Fresh onion and garlic provide a lot of flavour for this soup. Do not substitute with powdered onion or garlic.

Seasoning – Use prepared cajun seasponing or make your own.

Broth – Use sodium reduced chicken broth for best results, and season to taste. You can also use vegetable broth if you prefer, but I find the flavour isn’t quite as good.

Sweet potato – You can also substitute with butternut squash if you like.

Fish sauce – Worcestershire sauce is a good substitute if you don’t have fish sauce on hand.

Corn – You can use canned corn or frozen corn kernels if you prefer.

Lemon juice – Fresh lemon juice will give you the best flavour, but you can use bottled lemon juice if need be.

Shrimp – Use only uncooked shrimp and be sure to clean them properly.

Homemade Cajun Seasoning Recipe

Mix together 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 ½ teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 ¼ teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes.

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How to Make Cajun Sweet Potato Soup

Yields: 4-5 Servings | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 37 min

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Tablespoon salted butter
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 Tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 5-6 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 2 Tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon Cayenne powder
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 Tablespoon cajun seasoning

Directions:

Heat a dutch oven over medium high heat.

Add the butter, 1/2 tablespoon oil, and onion, cook until tender.

Add the garlic and cajun seasoning to the onions, and toss to combine.

Cook a further 2-3 minutes.

Add the sweet potatoes, and pour in the broth. Stir to combine.

Bring the sweet potatoes to a boil and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.

Turn off the heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.

Add the sweet potato mixture to a blender and blend on high until pureed.

Pour the soup back in the dutch oven, and add the fish sauce, canned corn, paprika, cayenne,
and lemon juice.

Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

Heat the soup over low heat.

In a medium sized bowl add the shrimp and cajun spice, toss to combine.

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the remaining oil.

Add the shrimp to the saucepan and cook for 4-5 minutes.

Pour your soup into the bowls and top with the cajun shrimp.

Garnish and enjoy.