Crockpot Cajun Turkey Sausage Soup + VIDEO

Crockpot Cajun turkey sausage soup is a flavorful and comforting soup that uses leftover turkey (or chicken).  Using Cajun seasonings, Andouille sausage, and the holy trinity of cooking, this easy soup recipe will impress any crowd. The best part…it’s even better the next day!  Instructions to make this easy soup in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients For Cajun Turkey Sausage Soup

• Leftover Turkey (or Chicken)
• Andouille Sausage
• Cajun Seasoning
• Bell Pepper
• Onion
• Celery
• Garlic
• Diced Tomatoes
• Chicken Broth

How To Make Cajun Turkey And Sausage Soup In The Crockpot

Slow Cooker

1. Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
2. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.

Instant Pot

1. Turn on the pressure cooker and select sauté. Once hot, add the add oil to the pot. Add onion, bell pepper, celery and cook 3-5 minutes or ,until veggies begin to soften.
2. Add the broth & deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon.
3. Add leftover turkey, andouille sausage, diced tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning. Stir to mix well.
4. Select manual setting, high pressure for 20 minutes. When cook time is done, quick-release the pressure.

FAQs & Tips

Cajun Flavors

I didn’t want to make another basic turkey & sausage soup so I put a Cajun spin on it. I have lots of Cajun recipes on this blog so it’s not secret that I love Cajun food. Are you familiar with mirepoix? Mirepoix is a combination of diced onions, carrots, and celery. It’s used as a base for lots of traditional recipes like soups, stews, and stocks. The holy trinity, also known as the holy trinity of Cajun/Creole cooking is the Creole version of mirepoix. It consists of one part bell pepper, one part celery, and one part onion. It’s the base for lots of traditional Cajun recipes like gumbo, jambalaya, and étouffée so I used it here as a base for this Cajun turkey & sausage soup.

What type of sausage should you use? 

This Cajun soup uses andouille sausage.  Andouille sausage is originated in France but most Americans recognize it from Louisiana’s Cajun/Creole cooking.  Most Cajun andouille sausage that you’ll find in the grocery store come precooked like a generic smoked sausage. If you can’t get a hold of andouille sausage, you can use any smoked sausage in its place.

How to make this Whole30 compatible

To make this a Whole30 compatible soup, you will need to use a Whole30 compliant sausage. Niman Ranch makes a sugar-free andouille sausage. If you can’t find that brand, use a different smoked sausage.  For a list of Whole30 compatible sausage brands, click HERE.

Do you need more seasonings?

Keep in mind that your leftover turkey should already seasoned. Both andouille sausage & Cajun seasoning carries some heat so I find that additional seasonings are not needed. 

Can you add cream to this?

Yup. Make this a creamy Cajun soup! Stir in 1 cup of whipping cream or coconut milk (depending on your dietary restrictions) to the soup after it’s done cooking and let it cook an additional 10 minutes with the lid on but the appliance off.

How do you store leftovers?

If you have leftover Cajun chicken and sausage soup, you can store or freeze it for later use. Store leftover soup an air-tight container in the refrigerator for upto 4 days. To freeze leftover turkey & sausage soup, let the soup cool completely. Once cooled, add the soup to an air tight container or freezer-friendly plastic bag. Store the soup in your freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat frozen soup you have two options. You can either thaw the soup overnight  in the refrigerator OR add the soup directly to the slow cooker or Instant Pot & thaw on the warm setting!

What size slow cooker should you use?

I used a 6-quart slow cooker or Instant Pot.

Cajun Recipes

• Gumbo

• Cajun Low Country Boil

• Creole Beef

• Cajun Chicken & Sausage

• Creole Shrimp Au Gratin

Crockpot Leftover Cajun Turkey and Sausage Soup

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Crockpot Cajun turkey sausage soup is a flavorful and comforting soup that uses leftover turkey (or chicken).  Using Cajun seasonings, Andouille sausage, and the holy trinity of cooking, this easy soup recipe will impress any crowd. The best part…it’s even better the next day!  Instructions to make this easy soup in the Instant Pot are also included.

• Author: Shannon Epstein
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours 10 mins
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 3/4 - 1 pound leftover cooked turkey (or chicken), chopped or shredded
• 14 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch rounds
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (if your Cajun seasoning doesn't have salt, add 1 teaspoon salt)
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, sliced
• 1 tablespoon oil (for Instant Pot)

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Instructions

Slow Cooker

1. Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
2. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.

Instant Pot

1. Turn on the pressure cooker and select sauté. Once hot, add the add oil to the pot. Add onion, bell pepper, celery and cook 3-5 minutes or ,until veggies begin to soften.
2. Add the broth & deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon.
3. Add leftover turkey, andouille sausage, diced tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning. Stir to mix well.
4. Select manual setting, high pressure for 20 minutes. When cook time is done, quick-release the pressure.

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