Description
A comforting soup with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and zesty Cajun spices in a creamy broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream (optional)
- 1/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
- Cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and cook until golden-brown, about 2-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same pan, melt the butter and add the diced onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the garlic, thyme, and remaining Cajun seasoning, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Craft the soup base: Pour in the chicken broth, then add the cooked chicken, diced tomatoes (if using), Worcestershire sauce, and pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is al dente, about 7 minutes.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it, and return to the pot.
- Add creaminess: Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese until melted.
- Finish with freshness: Incorporate lemon juice, parsley, and green onions. Season to taste.
- Serve it up: Ladle the creamy soup into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
Use pre-cooked chicken to save time. Adjust spiciness to preference. Can be made gluten-free with suitable ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg