Description
A hearty and soul-satisfying soup that blends the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with tender chicken, smoky Andouille sausage, and a medley of vegetables in a spicy broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups okra, sliced (fresh or frozen)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced chicken thighs. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside with the sausage.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Return the sausage and chicken to the pot. Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, okra, Cajun seasoning, thyme, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the soup has thickened. Stir occasionally and add more broth if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, or more Cajun seasoning if desired.
- To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
For added smokiness, consider using smoked sausage or adding a couple of drops of liquid smoke. This soup can also be made vegetarian by replacing meat with hearty vegetables and using vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg