Description
Cajun Chicken Soup is a flavorful, comforting dish that warms your soul on chilly days. Bursting with zesty spices and tender chicken, this vibrant soup combines fresh vegetables in a rich broth to create a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for cozy nights with family or impressing guests with minimal effort, this recipe is easy to customize based on your pantry staples. Get ready to enjoy a bowl of pure comfort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers (red or green), diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent.
- Add garlic, bell peppers, and celery; sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and diced tomatoes with their juices.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Shred chicken in the pot and stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg