CAJUN CHICKEN AND RED BEAN SOUP
Creole Cajun Seasoning adds Southern Flavors to this Chicken Soup
Provided by Chef Mary Nolan
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Melt butter over medium heat in a large pot. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, jalapeño, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and onion is translucent, about 20 minutes.
- Add chicken, The Spice Hunter Cajun Creole Seasoning Blend, and salt and increase heat to medium-high. Stir and cook until chicken begins to look opaque, about 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, red beans, chicken broth, rice and bay leaf and bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat. Stir frequently so that rice doesn't stick to the bottom and cook uncovered 20 minutes, until rice is softened. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce and check seasoning, adding more salt if desired. Remove bay leaf, ladle into bowls, and top with black pepper (soup with continue to thicken as it sits).
CAJUN CHICKEN & RICE SOUP
We enjoy this comforting, spicy soup frequently in our household. It's really good served with hot corn bread. -Lisa Hammond, Higginsville, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h20m
Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place chicken in a large stockpot; cover with water. Add the bay leaves, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken from broth; set aside to cool. Strain broth, discarding seasonings. Set aside 6 cups broth for the soup; save remaining broth for another use. Skim fat from soup broth. When cool enough to handle, remove chicken from bones; discard bones. Shred and set aside 3 cups chicken (save remaining chicken for another use). , In a large stockpot, saute onion and celery in butter until onion is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, orange juice, cilantro, seasonings and reserved broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the rice, beans and reserved chicken; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CAJUN STYLE RED BEAN AND RICE SOUP
This is a very hearty, spicy soup. Makes for a filling first-course serving.
Provided by Holly
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot over high heat, heat the oil. Add the bacon and saute for 2 minutes. Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, sausage and ham hock and saute for 2 more minutes.
- Add the beans and saute for 2 more minutes. Stir in the Cajun-style seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Add the salt, cover the pot and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the pot to sit, covered, for about 20 minutes. Discard the ham hock.
- Ladle soup into individual bowls. Top each serving with 1/4 cup rice and 1 tablespoon green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 67.5 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1240.4 mg, Sugar 4 g
RED BEAN SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, salt, cayenne, black pepper, and bay leaves. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are wilted. Add the stock and beans, stirring to mix well. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the mixture is smooth and creamy, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Just before serving, add the sherry, green onions, parsley, and hot sauce. Remove the bay leaves.
- Serve hot in soup bowls.
CAJUN CHICKEN WITH PINTO BEANS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to form 4 thinner cutlets. Toss the chicken with the olive oil, then rub all over with the Cajun seasoning; set aside.
- Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the skillet. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet; bake until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the bell pepper and scallion whites to the skillet. Cook until the scallions are wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the beans, corn and sofrito. Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup water and the heavy cream; bring to a simmer. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the scallion greens, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Serve the chicken with the bean mixture; top with the bacon.
SIMPLE RED BEAN-AND-RICE SOUP
An easy, yet satisfying combination of red beans and rice has serious meal appeal when simmered with Cajun seasonings in a flavorful soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and bell pepper and saute until softened, 5 minutes. Add garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add broth and beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and season with salt. Simmer until broth is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes, skimming any foam that rises to top.
- Stir in rice and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Add scallions and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and season with additional Cajun seasoning, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 g
RED BEAN VEGETABLE SOUP
Cajun seasoning boosts the flavor of this brothy soup. The easy recipe makes a big batch that's loaded with beans and fresh veggies. -Ronnie Lappe, Brownwood, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h15m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the peppers, celery, onions and beans. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 701mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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