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Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup

Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup: Cozy Comfort in Every Bite

This Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup offers a spicy twist on classic comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness and flavor
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 1 stalk Celery Diced
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust to taste
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Low-sodium preferred
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes Drained
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Sliced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream At room temperature
For the Finish
  • 3 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Chopped
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice For brightness
  • to taste Hot Sauce or Jalapeños For extra spice

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • skillet

Method
 

Steps
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 diced onion, 1 diced celery stalk, and 1 diced bell pepper to the Dutch oven, and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and half of the Cajun seasoning, and sauté for another 30-60 seconds.
  4. Pour in 4 cups of chicken stock and 1 can of diced tomatoes, then bring to a low boil and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Season 1 pound of sliced chicken breasts with the remaining Cajun seasoning and sear in a skillet for 3-5 minutes per side.
  6. Add the seared chicken to the Dutch oven and pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, then simmer for another 3-5 minutes.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed, serve hot garnished with chopped green onions or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 32gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use room temperature cream to avoid curdling and adjust spices to preference for the perfect flavor balance.

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