Louisiana-Style Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Louisiana-Style Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil; 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt-free Cajun seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 (8-ounce) container prechopped fresh onion, celery, and green bell pepper mix; 1 (3-ounce) andouille sausage link, diced; 1 bay leaf; 1 (28-ounce) container unsalted chicken stock; 1 cup frozen cut okra, thawed; 1 cup water; 2/3 cup precooked brown basmati rice (such as Uncle Ben's Ready Rice); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon canola oil
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons salt-free Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 (8-ounce) container prechopped fresh onion, celery, and green bell pepper mix
1 (3-ounce) andouille sausage link, diced
1 bay leaf
1 (28-ounce) container unsalted chicken stock
1 cup frozen cut okra, thawed
1 cup water
2/3 cup precooked brown basmati rice (such as Uncle Ben's Ready Rice)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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Heat a medium saucepan over high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Add chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring once. Remove chicken from pan with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add tomato paste and next 5 ingredients (through bay leaf); cook 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. Add stock, okra, and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Return chicken to pan; stir in rice. Reduce heat, and simmer 9 minutes. Remove pan from heat; stir in parsley.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon canola oil, 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Louisiana-Style Chicken 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.

Louisiana-Style Chicken Soup

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