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Easy Cajun Jambalaya Soup – Cozy Southern Comfort Food

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Easy Cajun Jambalaya Soup is a comforting Southern-style soup made with sausage, chicken, rice, vegetables, and bold Cajun spices simmered in a flavorful broth.

  • Author: Catherine
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: One Pot
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz chicken sausage sliced
  • 10 oz boneless chicken breast or thighs, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken sausage and chicken, cooking until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot and sauté until softened.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne, thyme, and bay leaf.
  6. Return chicken sausage and chicken to the pot.
  7. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, then stir in rice.
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.
  9. If using shrimp, add during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  10. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use long-grain rice to keep the soup from becoming too thick.
  • Add more broth if the soup thickens while cooking.
  • Control spice level by adjusting Cajun seasoning.
  • Shrimp should be added at the end to prevent overcooking.

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