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Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup

Comforting Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup for Cozy Nights

This Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup wraps you in comforting warmth and bold flavors, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or substitute with chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust for desired spiciness
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter for roux
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth homemade is best
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or adjust for fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • 1 leaf bay leaf discard after cooking
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
For Garnish
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.25 cup green onions sliced

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces, season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper, and let sit.
  2. Finely dice the yellow onion, celery, and green bell pepper.
  3. Mince the garlic and prepare the spice mixture.
  4. Chop parsley and slice green onions for garnish.
  5. In a large pot, heat olive oil and sear the chicken until golden.
  6. In the same pot, make the roux with butter and flour, stirring until golden.
  7. Sauté the diced onion, celery, and bell pepper until softened.
  8. Stir in minced garlic and spice mixture; cook until fragrant.
  9. Whisk in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  10. Return chicken and add the bay leaf, simmer for 20–25 minutes.
  11. Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning.
  12. Stir in heavy cream off heat.
  13. Garnish with parsley and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for cozy nights. Customize with your choice of proteins or vegetables.

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