Cajun Chicken and Rice Soup

Name: Cajun Chicken and Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup celery stalks, diced; 1 cup green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

A heart-warming soup featuring tender chicken, long-grain rice, and the traditional Cajun holy trinity of aromatic vegetables simmered in spiced broth.

50 minEasyServes 6340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup celery stalks, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced celery stalks, and 1 cup diced green bell pepper, and cook for 6 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 1.5 lbs diced boneless skinless chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, ensuring meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
5

Pour in 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth, stir in 1 cup rinsed long-grain white rice and 1 bay leaf, then bring mixture to a boil.
6

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
7

Remove 1 bay leaf, stir in 1/4 cup sliced green onions, and serve hot.

Questions

How long does Cajun Chicken and Rice Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Cajun Chicken and Rice Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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