Cajun Turkey and Rice Soup

Name: Cajun Turkey and Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1 cup celery stalks, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed; 2 bay leaf; 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded

A hearty soup featuring shredded turkey, long grain rice, and the traditional Cajun holy trinity in a spiced broth.

45 minEasyServes 6340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 cup celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
2 bay leaf
3 cups cooked turkey, shredded

Instructions

1

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

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

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

Pour in 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth, then add 1 cup rinsed long grain white rice and 2 bay leaf, bringing the mixture to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
6

Stir in 3 cups shredded cooked turkey and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 F, then discard 2 bay leaf before serving.

Questions

How long does Cajun Turkey 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 Turkey 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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