Description
A hearty soup inspired by jambalaya with Cajun spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the sliced sausage. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add rice, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Add shrimp and cook for another 3-5 minutes until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust Cajun seasoning for spice level. Can be made with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 30g