Description
A hearty and comforting soup that combines smoky andouille sausage and tender chicken thighs with rice and fire-roasted tomatoes in a spicy broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound andouille or smoked sausage, thinly sliced (8 ounces)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 28 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 dried bay leaves
- Hot sauce, for serving
- Garnish: chopped green onion, chopped parsley, red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 6 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and sliced andouille. Cook for 3–4 minutes until meat is browned and mostly cooked through.
- Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 6–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
- Stir in rinsed rice, chicken broth, and fire-roasted diced tomatoes. Add bay leaves on top.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for 25–30 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Remove bay leaves, taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with chopped green onions, parsley, and red chili flakes. Serve hot with additional hot sauce.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, ensure sausage is gluten-free and use gluten-free Cajun seasoning. Adjust rice for a soupier finish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: jambalaya, soup, one-pot meal, dinner, chicken, andouille sausage, southern flavors