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Cajun Tomato Soup

A rich tomato soup infused with the Cajun holy trinity of aromatic vegetables and bold spices. Finished with a touch of heavy cream for a velvety texture.

40 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup celery stalk, diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced celery stalk, and 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, stirring for 6 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Pour in 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes and 2 cups vegetable broth, bringing the soup to a simmer for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to low, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, and blend until smooth using an immersion blender.

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Questions

How long does Cajun Tomato Soup take?

As written, 40 minutes: 15 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (15 minutes): "Pour in 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes and 2 cups vegetable broth, bringing the soup to a simmer for 15 minutes."

What can I use instead of Cajun seasoning in Cajun Tomato Soup?

The entry for Cajun Tomato Soup calls for 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning. In its place: Two parts paprika to one part each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne, with salt.

Can I make Cajun Tomato Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Cajun Tomato Soup is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Cajun Tomato Soup low-carb?

A serving of Cajun Tomato Soup carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How many calories are in Cajun Tomato Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 4 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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