Cajun Vegetable Soup with Andouille Sausage
Hearty vegetable soup with a Cajun twist.
Category
Main Course
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Style
Cajun
Technique
Simmering
Diet Friendly
Gluten-Free
Daily recipe · May 17, 2023
A little about this dish
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
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Step 1 — 🔥💧🍴Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
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Step 2 — 🧅🥓🍳Add Andouille sausage to the pot and cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove sausage and set aside.
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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.
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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.
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Step 5 — 🥓🍲🥄Stir in cooked Andouille sausage and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
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Step 6 — 🧂🌶️🍴Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
A final fox tip
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.