CAJUN SPICY TOMATO SOUP

Cajun Spicy Tomato Soup image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 vegetable oil
3 Tablespoons flour
1 medium-to-large yellow or sweet onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
I large bell pepper, chopped
3-4 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika (or use cayenne)
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (you may not need salt if your Cajun seasoning has salt in it)
2 28 oz cans whole tomatoes, , juice and all
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth or stock, vegetable broth or stock or water
1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven.
Add the flour and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it colors a bit, about 5 minutes.
Add the chopped vegetables and spices (cajun seasoning, hot paprika, pepper) and cook over medium heat until the vegetables are softened but not browned, another 5-7 minutes.
Add both cans of tomatoes and the liquid (stock or water). Bring to a boil, chopping up the tomatoes as the soup heats.
Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
Simmer the soup for about 20 minutes.
Taste and adjust the spicing if necessary. Stir in the red wine vinegar and the sugar if needed.
Serve piping hot in mugs or bowls. Garnish as desired.