Description

Cajun Chicken Soup delivers creamy, bold comfort with a kick of Southern flavor. This hearty soup combines tender chicken, colorful peppers, corn, and tomatoes in a rich Cajun-spiked broth, finished with a splash of cream for luscious texture. Perfect for chilly nights, it warms the soul with smoky spices, a touch of heat, and comforting creaminess—easy, satisfying, family-friendly, and freezer-friendly. Serve with crusty bread for dipping and enjoy leftovers reheated next day.

Ingredients

Scale

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to spice preference)
1 small onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free option)
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp butter
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with half the Cajun seasoning. Cook until golden brown, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, melt butter. Add onion, bell peppers, celery, and garlic. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute to remove raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add diced tomatoes, corn, and remaining Cajun seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
Return chicken to the pot and cook for 10 minutes until thickened.
Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for another 5 minutes without boiling. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

For dairy-free: use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to control heat; add hot sauce for extra kick.
To thicken, simmer longer or add a little more flour slurry.
To make this gluten-free, substitute gluten-free all-purpose flour or cornstarch as a thickener.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread or over rice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350 ml)
Calories: 520
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 900 mg
Fat: 38 g
Saturated Fat: 21 g
Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 140 mg

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