Description
A vibrant, soul-warming soup brimming with the smoky essence of Andouille sausage, tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice, all immersed in a savory broth.
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
- 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, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned, approximately 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, remove sausage and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced chicken thighs, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot; sauté until softened, roughly 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Return the browned sausage and chicken to the pot. Incorporate the diced tomatoes (with their juices), chicken broth, rice, sliced okra, Cajun seasoning, thyme, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes until the rice is cooked and the soup thickens. Stir occasionally, adding more chicken broth if needed for consistency.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, ensuring you’ve achieved the desired flavor profile.
- Serve the soup in bowls, garnished with sliced green onions and fresh parsley. Add lemon wedges on the side for a bright, zesty finish.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of hot sauce or a dash of Creole seasoning. You can also stir in heavy cream for creaminess or serve crispy fried onions as a garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg