Description
This creamy Cajun Chicken Soup combines a flavorful blend of Cajun spices with tender seared chicken and a rich, creamy broth. Featuring the classic holy trinity of Cajun cooking—onion, celery, and bell pepper—sautéed to perfection and simmered with diced tomatoes and chicken stock, this soup is both hearty and comforting. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it’s garnished with fresh green onions for an added pop of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- ½ cup celery, chopped
- ½ cup bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half, at room temperature
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (e.g., avocado or canola)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
Garnish
- Chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Holy Trinity: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add butter. Once melted, add the chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper (holy trinity) and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Seasoning: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant. Mix in 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning to coat the vegetables.
- Add Liquids and Tomatoes: Pour in the chicken stock and canned diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir well and bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Prepare and Sear Chicken: Season the thinly sliced chicken breasts with the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken pieces for 3-5 minutes per side until they are firm and cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Finish Soup: Lower the heat on the Dutch oven, then add the heavy cream and stir until combined. Add the chopped chicken pieces into the soup and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes to blend the flavors and heat through.
- Season and Garnish: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- This soup is rich and creamy with a bold Cajun flavor, making it great for cold evenings or whenever you want a comforting meal.
- Using heavy cream adds richness, but half-and-half can be substituted for a lighter version.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Chicken can be substituted with turkey or shrimp if preferred.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the Cajun seasoning is free of gluten-containing ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
