Creole Chicken, Red Beans and Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Creole Chicken, Red Beans and Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 whole chicken, (about 4 pounds) cut into 10 pieces; Creole seasoning; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup diced carrots; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 bay leaves; Pinch crushed red pepper; 1 pound dried red beans, rinsed, picked over, soaked overnight and drained; 1 gallon chicken stock; 1/4 pound long grain white rice, uncooked; 1/2 cup chopped green onions (green part only)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole chicken, (about 4 pounds) cut into 10 pieces
Creole seasoning
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup diced carrots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 bay leaves
Pinch crushed red pepper
1 pound dried red beans, rinsed, picked over, soaked overnight and drained
1 gallon chicken stock
1/4 pound long grain white rice, uncooked
1/2 cup chopped green onions (green part only)

1
In a large sauce pot, heat the olive oil.
2
Season the chicken with Creole seasoning.
3
When the oil is hot, add the chicken, sear for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
4
Add the onions, celery, and carrots.
5
Season with Creole seasoning.
6
Saute the vegetables for 4 minutes.
7
Add the garlic, bay leaves, pinch of crushed red pepper and red beans and saute for 1 minute.
8
Add the stock and bring the liquid to a boil.
9
Reduce the heat to a simmer, uncovered, for about 2 hours or until the beans are tender.
10
Reseason if necessary.
11
Add the rice and continue to cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
12
Remove from the heat and stir in the green onions.
13
Ladle into soup bowls and serve with crunchy French Bread.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 whole chicken, (about 4 pounds) cut into 10 pieces, Creole seasoning, 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Creole Chicken, Red Beans and Rice 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.

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Creole Chicken, Red Beans and Rice Soup

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