Description
A bold, Louisiana-inspired Cajun Chicken Soup packed with tender chicken, the classic Holy Trinity, smoky spices, and creamy richness for the perfect Southern comfort bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (for chicken)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (for soup)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sear chicken in olive oil until golden; remove and set aside.
- Melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux; cook until golden.
- Add onion, celery, and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, and cayenne.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth; add bay leaf and return chicken.
- Simmer 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning.
- Stir in heavy cream off heat.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and green onions.
Notes
Avoid boiling after adding cream to prevent curdling. Adjust cayenne to control spice level.
- Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg