Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish packed with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, creamy broth infused with Cajun spices. This comforting soup is perfect for a cozy dinner and delivers a satisfying blend of heat and creaminess.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 1 cup carrots (chopped)
- 1 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
- 1 1/2 cup bell pepper (chopped, any color or mix)
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay or Cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 14-ounce can fire roasted tomatoes (drained)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables and Sauté: Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter or olive oil and sauté the garlic, onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrots for 3 to 4 minutes until tender.
- Add Chicken and Seasonings: Add the chicken breasts to the pot. Sprinkle with Old Bay or Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, and the drained fire roasted tomatoes. Pour in the chicken broth.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover with a lid and reduce heat to medium-low. Let the soup cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks on a cutting board.
- Add Creamy Elements: While the chicken is shredding, whisk together the heavy cream and softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and the cream cheese is dissolved.
- Combine and Serve: Stir the creamy mixture back into the soup along with the shredded chicken. Heat through if needed and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with green onions, sharp cheddar cheese, and extra hot sauce.
Notes
- You can substitute olive oil with butter or any preferred cooking oil for sautéing.
- For a spicier soup, add more hot sauce or extra Cajun seasoning.
- Use cream cheese softened at room temperature to ensure easy blending with the cream.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stove.
- This soup is keto-friendly and low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.25 cups
- Calories: 238 kcal
- Sugar: 6.5 g
- Sodium: 401 mg
- Fat: 8.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.8 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Protein: 21.7 g
- Cholesterol: 74.8 mg
