Corn and Sausage Soup

Name: Corn and Sausage Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup celery, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 4 cups sweet corn kernels; 4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

A rich Cajun soup featuring sweet corn kernels, smoked sausage, and aromatic holy trinity vegetables in a creamy broth.

50 minEasyServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
4 cups sweet corn kernels
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Instructions

1

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

Add 12 oz sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned and internal temperature reaches 165 F, about 5 minutes.
3

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, and 1/2 cup diced celery, stirring occasionally until soft, about 6 minutes.
4

Stir in 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5

Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and 4 cups sweet corn kernels, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
6

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
7

Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until heated through.
8

Ladle into bowls and garnish with 1/4 cup sliced green onions before serving.

Questions

Can I make Corn and Sausage Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Corn and Sausage 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. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Corn and Sausage 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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