Cajun Chicken Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups chicken broth.
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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1 tablespoon mild oil (like canola or avocado).
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1 ½ cups chopped holy trinity (½ cup each of onion, celery, and green bell pepper).
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Chopped green onions (optional for topping).
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1 cup cream or half-and-half, slightly warmed.
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2 tablespoons Cajun mix, split.
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1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (leave the liquid).
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2 tablespoons butter.
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1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts, without skin or bones.
# Instructions:
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In a large Dutch oven on medium-high heat, warm up the butter. Toss in the holy trinity (onions, celery, peppers) and cook till soft, about 5 minutes.
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Add the garlic and let it cook for 30 seconds to a minute until you smell it. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and mix it through.
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Pour in the chicken broth and the canned tomatoes (with juices). Stir, bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat to keep it simmering.
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Rub the remaining Cajun spice over the chicken. Heat the oil in a pan over medium, then sear the chicken for about 3-5 minutes per side until firm. Let it rest, then cut into small pieces.
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Turn down the heat on the Dutch oven. Mix in the cream and stir gently. Add the chicken pieces and let it simmer another 3-5 minutes.
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Check the flavors and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Sprinkle green onions on top, if you’d like, before serving.
# Notes:
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Warm and creamy Cajun Chicken Soup is full of bold flavors and tender chicken, made rich with a comforting base and the classic holy trinity of veggies. A hearty choice for a cozy meal.