BOUDREAUX'S CAJUN POTATO-LEEK SOUP

Boudreaux's Cajun Potato-Leek Soup image

Dis is da bone-warmin' brudda to my 'Zydeco Stomp Gumbo.' On a col' day, you couldn't ask for anything betta. Grab a blanket and curl up with this concoction for the soul. Serve with shredded cheese and crumbled cooked bacon.

Provided by Lupe Boudreaux

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken broth, divided
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 tablespoons dehydrated minced garlic
1 pint heavy whipping cream
2 bunches leeks (white parts with a few of the green tops), chopped
2 tablespoons ground paprika
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix (such as Lipton®)
1 teaspoon Cajun-style crab boil seasoning, or to taste

Steps:

Mix potatoes, 2 containers chicken broth, jalapeno pepper, onion flakes, and minced garlic together in a large pot; bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are softened, about 25 minutes.
Stir remaining carton chicken broth, cream, leeks, paprika, and dry onion soup mix into the mixture in the pot; continue cooking until thickened to your preferred consistency, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 59.9 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1318 mg, Sugar 6.4 g