Name: Spicy Chicken and Shrimp Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into ½ inch pieces); 12 ounces chicken sausages (cut into ¼ inch slices, Andouille sausage is a great option too); 1 small red onion (peeled and diced); 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1 small green bell pepper (cored, seeded and diced); 2 ribs celery (chopped); 1 Jalapeno pepper (seeded and finely chopped, reduce for less spice); 4 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; ½ cup uncooked white rice (rinsed); 3 teaspoons cajun seasoning (reduce for less spice); 2 whole bay leaves; 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder (or to taste)

Description

A delicious and spicy chicken and shrimp soup, perfect for warming up on a chilly day.

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into ½ inch pieces)
12 ounces chicken sausages (cut into ¼ inch slices, Andouille sausage is a great option too)
1 small red onion (peeled and diced)
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 small green bell pepper (cored, seeded and diced)
2 ribs celery (chopped)
1 Jalapeno pepper (seeded and finely chopped, reduce for less spice)
4 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
½ cup uncooked white rice (rinsed)
3 teaspoons cajun seasoning (reduce for less spice)
2 whole bay leaves
1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper powder (or to taste)

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Instructions

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over high heat.
Add chicken breast and sausages and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
Add onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring a few times.
Add bell pepper, celery, Jalapeno pepper, and sauté for another minute.
Add chicken stock, all-purpose flour, tomatoes, rice, cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid. Cook for 20-25 minutes until the rice is well cooked, stirring a few times during cooking.
Remove the lid and stir in the shrimp. Cook for 5 minutes. Check for salt and add more if required.
Transfer the soup to serving bowls. Garnish with chopped green onions, cilantro, or parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

This soup can be customized with different vegetables or proteins depending on your preference.
For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of jalapeno and cajun seasoning used.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 120mg