Description
Warm and hearty Spicy Jambalaya Soup infused with Cajun spices, chicken, and smoky Andouille sausage, perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups okra, sliced (fresh or frozen)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, pour in the olive oil and heat over medium heat.
- Add the sliced Andouille sausage to the pot and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a plate.
- In the same pot, add the diced chicken thighs, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the sausage.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Mix in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Return the sausage and chicken to the pot and stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, okra, Cajun seasoning, thyme, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Let it simmer for 25-30 minutes until flavors meld and rice is tender.
- If the soup thickens too much, add extra broth to reach the desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with sliced green onions and chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For a spicier version, add more cayenne or fresh chili peppers. This soup can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg