CAJUN STYLE CORN SOUP

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Old Cajun-style recipe from my mom's notes, from Mamou, Louisiana. If you like spicy soup, double the amount of cayenne pepper.

Provided by Maurice Tate, Jr.

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 ⅓ (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cups fresh corn kernels
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ pound ground beef

Steps:

In a large pot over high heat, combine the water, tomato paste, salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, green bell pepper, red bell pepper and corn. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and allow to simmer at a slow boil for 35 minutes.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil, onion and garlic and saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Add to the simmering soup. In the same saucepan over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 10 minutes or until well browned, and add to the soup. Stir well and simmer for 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1082.5 mg, Sugar 11.9 g