A piping hot bowl of a hearty soup filled with chunks of colorful vegetables and slices of spicy Andouille sausage.

Cajun Vegetable Soup with Andouille Sausage

Name: Cajun Vegetable Soup with Andouille Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: Andouille sausage, 1 lb sliced; onion, chopped; garlic, minced; red bell pepper, chopped; green bell pepper, chopped; celery, 2 ribs chopped; carrot, 2 peeled and chopped; zucchini, 1 chopped; yellow squash, 1 chopped; chicken broth, 4 cups; diced tomatoes, 1 can drained; Cajun seasoning, 2 tsp; olive oil, 1 tbsp; salt,; pepper,

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Cajun

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: May 17, 2023

Inspired by Cajun cuisine and using seasonal vegetables, this recipe features a flavorful base of Andouille sausage and a variety of vegetables to create a hearty and filling soup.

Ingredients (for 4)

Andouille sausage - 1 lb - sliced
Onion - - chopped
Garlic - - minced
Red bell pepper - - chopped
Green bell pepper - - chopped
Celery - 2 ribs - chopped
Carrot - 2 - peeled and chopped
Zucchini - 1 - chopped
Yellow squash - 1 - chopped
Chicken broth - 4 cups
Diced tomatoes - 1 can - drained
Cajun seasoning - 2 tsp
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Salt -
Pepper -

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥💧🍴

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Step 2 - 🧅🥓🍳

Add Andouille sausage to the pot and cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove sausage and set aside.
Step 3 - 👨‍🍳🌶️👩‍🍳

Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened. Stir in red and green bell peppers, celery, carrots, zucchini, and yellow squash.
Step 4 - 🍲🍅🥣

Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning to the pot. Bring soup to a simmer and let cook for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Step 5 - 🥓🍲🥄

Stir in cooked Andouille sausage and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
Step 6 - 🧂🌶️🍴

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Additional

For a vegetarian version, replace the Andouille sausage with a meatless alternative like tempeh or soy chorizo. Top with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for a pop of color and flavor.