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Cajun Sweet Potato Soup

Cajun Sweet Potato Soup

Warm up with a delicious bowl of Cajun Sweet Potato Soup. Packed with bold spices and creamy sweet potatoes, this easy recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests. Explore the magic of Cajun flavors today.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 unit onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or shrimp stock
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1.5 cm cubes
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound scallops
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sharp knife
  • Immersion blender or regular blender

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter and heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent (3-5 minutes).
  2. Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the broth and add diced sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until potatoes are fork-tender. Blend half of the soup for a creamy texture.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Toss shrimp and scallops with Cajun seasoning and cook until golden brown (2-4 minutes per side). Remove from heat.
  5. Stir in fish sauce, corn, tarragon, and lemon juice into the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with cooked shrimp and scallops.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Taste as you go to adjust seasoning to your preference. Fresh herbs improve the flavor immensely, so use them when you can. Modify the spice level by using less Cajun seasoning if sensitive to heat. Store leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze the base without seafood for up to 3 months. Reheat before adding freshly cooked shrimp and scallops.
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