Cajun Chicken & Rice Soup Recipe
You'll love the flavor of this simple Cajun soup! Find out how to make it!
Servings 4
Calories 326kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Oil or Butter
- 2 Cup(s) chopped Chicken
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 Cup(s) Rice or 1 1/2 cups Cooked Rice
- 1 Small diced Onion
- 2 Stalks diced Celery
- 1 diced Sweet Bell Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 4 Cup(s) Chicken Broth
Instructions
- Add the oil to the stockpot and heat on medium heat.
- Season the chopped chicken with salt and pepper and 1/2 the Cajun seasoning. Add to the oil and cook until browned. The chicken should have an internal temperature of 165 degrees. (this will take about 6-8 minutes)
- Rince the rice and cook it in 1 1/3 cups water until it is fluffy and tender. (follow the package directions to cook the rice)
- Add the prepared vegetables to the Dutch oven with the chicken. Add more oil if needed.
- Cook until the onions are translucent and the veggies are soft. This will take about 6 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes, until dark brown.
- Add the chicken broth and cooked rice.
- Bring the mixture to a bowl, then turn off the heat. Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1901mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g
