Cajun Jambalaya Soup Recipe

Name: Cajun Jambalaya Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, divided; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in bite size pieces; 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 2 cups onions, chopped; 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup celery, chopped; 5 -6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 cup vegetable stock; 1/2 lb smoked ham; 1 quart chicken stock; 1/2 cup rice; Tabasco sauce, to taste; 12 Ritz crackers, crushed

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, divided
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in bite size pieces
1 lb andouille sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
5 -6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup vegetable stock
1/2 lb smoked ham
1 quart chicken stock
1/2 cup rice
Tabasco sauce, to taste
12 Ritz crackers, crushed

1
Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat. Season the thigh pieces with 1/2 tsp Cajun Seasoning. Add to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally until meat is lightly browned 5 minutes or so. Remove the chicken to a plate.
2
Add the sausage to the pot. Cook stirring occasionally until lightly browned. Remove from pan and put on plate with the chicken.
3
Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings. Add the onions, green peppers, and celery. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
4
Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the vegetable stock and stir to loosen any brown bits. Add the chicken stock and stir to combine.
5
Add the ham, the rest of the Cajun Seasoning, and the ground peppers. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce the heat to simmer.
6
Add the chicken and sausage back into the pot along with any accumulated juices. Simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Add the rice and cook for 15 minutes once the soup returns to a simmer.
8
Add Tabasco Sauce to taste.
9
Serve in bowls garnished with the crushed Ritz Crackers.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, divided, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in bite size pieces, 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick, and more.

Yes, Cajun Jambalaya Soup 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 Jambalaya Soup

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