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Corn and Sausage Soup

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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 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. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

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

  8. 8

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

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Questions

How long does Corn and Sausage Soup take?

As written, 50 minutes: 20 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 6 (15 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld."

What internal temperature should Corn and Sausage Soup reach?

For Corn and Sausage Soup, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of andouille in Corn and Sausage Soup?

The entry for Corn and Sausage Soup calls for 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced. In its place: Any smoked sausage such as kielbasa, plus a pinch each of cayenne and smoked paprika.

Can I make Corn and Sausage Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Corn and Sausage 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 Corn and Sausage Soup gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Corn and Sausage Soup is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the sausage, the Cajun seasoning and the broth.

How many calories are in Corn and Sausage Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 380 calories, with 16 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 890 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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