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Cajun Chicken Rice Soup

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Ingredients

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Cajun Chicken Rice Soup

2 tablespoons Butter, or oil

2 cups Chickenchopped

¼ tsp Salt and Pepperor to taste

1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning

1 cup Riceor 1 1/2 cups Cooked Rice

1 Oniondiced

2 stalks Celerydiced

1 Sweet Bell Pepperdiced

1 tbsp Tomato Paste

4 cups Chicken Broth

Instructions

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Instructions

Add half of the oil to stockpot or Dutch oven and cook over medium heat.

Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and half of the Cajun seasoning. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped chicken to the pot. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. This should take 6-8 minutes.

Rinse the rice and cook in 1 1/3 cup water until fluffy and tender, bring the rice and water to a boil, then reduce to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to sit covered for at least 5 minutes.

Add the chopped veggies to the Dutch oven with the chicken, and add more oil as needed.

Cook the onions until they are translucent and veggies are soft and slightly charred. This should take 6-8 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and cook until dark brown, about 2 minutes.

Add the cooked rice and the chicken broth in with the veggies and chicken.

Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Build Your Flavor Base with the Holy Trinity 🧅
Sauté onions, celery, and bell peppers in butter for 5-7 minutes before adding other ingredients to develop a deep, caramelized foundation that amplifies the Cajun spices.
Bloom Your Cajun Seasoning in Fat 🌶️
Toast the Cajun seasoning in the butter or oil for 30-60 seconds before adding liquid to unlock the spices' complex flavors and prevent them from tasting raw or bitter.
Toast Rice Before Adding Liquid 🍚
Lightly toast the rice in the hot butter for 2-3 minutes before pouring in the broth to give it a subtle nutty flavor and prevent mushiness during cooking.
Sweat Your Tomato Paste First 🍅
Cook the tomato paste in the fat for 2-3 minutes before deglazing to caramelize it slightly, intensifying its umami richness and preventing a tinny, flat taste.
Add Chicken at the Right Time ⏱️
Sear chicken pieces first to develop color, then remove and add back halfway through cooking so it stays tender and juicy rather than becoming overcooked or dry.