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Cajun Style Red Bean and Rice Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Holly      PHOTO BY: ALFANN02

"This is a very hearty, spicy soup. Makes for a filling first-course serving."
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Original recipe yield: 6 servings
    
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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces bacon, cooked and cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 6 ounces sliced andouille sausage
  • 1 small smoked ham hock
  • 2 cups dry kidney beans, soaked overnight
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
  • 6 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot over high heat, heat the oil. Add the bacon and saute for 2 minutes. Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, sausage and ham hock and saute for 2 more minutes.
  2. Add the beans and saute for 2 more minutes. Stir in the Cajun-style seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the salt, cover the pot and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the pot to sit, covered, for about 20 minutes. Discard the ham hock.
  4. Ladle soup into individual bowls. Top each serving with 1/4 cup rice and 1 tablespoon green onion.

Wine Tip

Enjoy with a  California Zinfandel or Syrah .

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2006 by Deedy1
I live in South Mississppi, and my family LOVES this recipe! I leave out bacon and ham hock, I mix Anduoille sausage and smokey hollow cajun sausage. Also, I use 4 cans Van Camps New Orleans style Canned red beans instead of dried kidney beans....Also, cut the chicen broth in half, we like it thick! Huge winner in our house!

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Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by SKEET1111
Didn't rate kid friendly because none tried it. Gave it to everyone in the office and they all wanted the recipe. Great dish!

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Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by JWAY3
Absoultely delicious...just add cornbread and it's a full meal. We had a group of people over and everyone loved it. It was easy to make, just timely.

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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 748

  • Total Fat: 43.5g
  • Cholesterol: 67mg
  • Sodium: 2534mg
  • Total Carbs: 55.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 10.6g
  • Protein: 33.5g

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