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This from scratch Jambalaya Soup recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Jambalaya Soup

Your family is going to love this homemade Jambalaya Soup recipe! It is easy to make and full of so much rich flavor. Full of vegetables and Cajun flavor from Cajun seasoning to Cajun turkey, this is going to be a keeper!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Keyword: soup recipes
Servings: 6 people
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 14 ounces kielbasa sliced
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced small
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 celery ribs diced
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 28 ounces can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup instant rice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken or turkey

Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until browned. Add in the onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 14 ounces kielbasa, 1/2 yellow onion, 2 cloves of garlic
  • Add in the celery, red pepper, and green pepper. Stir and sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
    2 celery ribs, 1 red pepper, 1 green pepper
  • Stir in the Cajun seasoning, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to coat the vegetables. Stir in the diced tomatoes and the tomato paste.
    2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, 28 ounces can diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Slowly add the chicken stock. Throw in the bay leaves. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
    6 cups chicken stock
  • Stir in the rice and cooked chicken/turkey. Simmer until the rice is tender, about five minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve.
    1 cup instant rice, 2 cups cooked chicken or turkey

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