Cajun Chicken & Rice Soup Recipe Recipe

Name: Cajun Chicken & Rice Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stewing chicken (about 6 pounds); 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; 12 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained; 3/4 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 cups cooked rice; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

1 stewing chicken (about 6 pounds)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
12 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
3/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 cups cooked rice
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1
Place chicken in a large stockpot; cover with water. Add the bay leaves, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until chicken is tender.
2
Remove chicken from broth; set aside to cool. Strain broth, discarding seasonings. Set aside 6 cups broth for the soup; save remaining broth for another use. Skim fat from soup broth. When cool enough to handle, remove chicken from bones; discard bones. Shred and set aside 3 cups chicken (save remaining chicken for another use).
3
In a large stockpot, saute onion and celery in butter until onion is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, orange juice, cilantro, seasonings and reserved broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the rice, beans and reserved chicken; heat through. Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).

1039

kcal

Calories

Fat

210

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stewing chicken (about 6 pounds), 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, and more.

Yes, Cajun Chicken & Rice Soup Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Chicken & Rice Soup Recipe

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