Description
A hearty and flavorful chicken and sausage jambalaya soup with smoky andouille sausage, tender chicken, vegetables, and rice simmered in a rich Cajun-spiced broth. Perfect for weeknights or meal prep, this comforting one-pot meal tastes even better the next day.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound smoked andouille sausage, diced or thinly sliced
1 medium onion, diced
1 bell pepper (any color), diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
6 cups chicken broth
12 ounces sliced okra, fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
Salt and pepper, to taste
14 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1/2 cup white rice (such as Carolina gold)
Minced scallions (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and sauté until caramelized and golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Season chicken cubes with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add chicken to the pot and cook through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot. Stir in onion and bell pepper with remaining Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Return chicken and sausage to the pot. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in tomatoes, bring to a boil.
- Add okra and rice, season lightly, and return to a boil. Reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with minced scallions if desired.
Notes
Swap white rice with brown rice, but extend cooking time.
Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce for extra spice.
Turkey sausage can be used for a lighter option.
Zucchini or green beans can replace okra if preferred.
Soup can be refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
For freezing, slightly undercook the rice to prevent mushiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
