Description
This Cajun Jambalaya Soup Recipe combines juicy chicken thighs, flavorful sausage, and the classic holy trinity of vegetables in a rich, spiced broth that delivers all the comforting flavors of a traditional jambalaya.
Ingredients
Chicken thighs
Halal smoked sausage
onion
bell pepper
celery
diced tomatoes
Cajun seasoning
paprika
dried thyme
dried oregano
cooked rice
optional shrimp
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat and add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken thighs and Halal smoked sausage to the pot. Cook until browned on all sides, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Mix well to combine.
- Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot. Stir in the cooked rice, and if using, add optional shrimp in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
Notes
For a spicier soup, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning or add hot sauce. This soup can be made a day ahead and reheats beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup
- Method: soup
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Cajun Jambalaya Soup Recipe, Cajun soup, Jambalaya, Chicken soup, Southern cooking