Description
A hearty and flavorful Cajun chicken and sausage soup, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs (cut into small pieces)
- 6 oz halal smoked sausage (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 14 oz diced tomatoes (1 can)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup shrimp (peeled and deveined, optional)
- fresh parsley (for garnish)
- green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and sliced sausage, cooking until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
- Stir in cooked rice and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
- If using shrimp, add them during the last 5 minutes of cooking until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and sliced green onions.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can use homemade chicken broth.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months; just be sure to thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg