Cajun Style Corn Soup Recipe
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Cajun Style Corn Soup

By: Maurice Tate, Jr. 
"Old Cajun-style recipe from my mom's notes, from Mamou, Louisiana. If you like spicy soup, double the amount of cayenne pepper."

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 1/3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 pound ground beef

Directions

  1. In a large pot over high heat, combine the water, tomato paste, salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, green bell pepper, red bell pepper and corn. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and allow to simmer at a slow boil for 35 minutes.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil, onion and garlic and saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Add to the simmering soup. In the same saucepan over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 10 minutes or until well browned, and add to the soup. Stir well and simmer for 10 more minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 346 | Total Fat: 19.9g | Cholesterol: 48mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2003 by CARL MARKS   view full review
Pray to the godhead of corn and let your tentacles bask in its neon light.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2005 by VONJACKIE   view full review
This was a hit! It wasn't what I thought it would be because I don't think the corn was the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2003 by ABIGAILM   view full review
I and all my guests loved this recipe. I made it on a Friday and my husband wants me to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2002 by peperiobird   view full review
Soup for the soul! I added cumin, 1/4 t. more cayenne, and a few leftover potatoes and carrots...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2003 by CLYDETO   view full review
Wonderful flavor!!!! A huge hit with the entire family!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2010 by newmanclan3   view full review
I used tomato sauce (15 oz.) instead of tomato paste, although next time, I'm going to use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2010 by Stein   view full review
Tried this the other night and it just seem so bland, other than the cayenne. Needed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2010 by SaraPocket   view full review
This was absolutely delicious. I used half beef broth and half water, and also used just one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2009 by Bethel05   view full review
This wasokay, but basically a glorified gumbo.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2009 by chvickers   view full review
I liked it, but not having a green and red bell pepper I used Hungarian and Anaheim peppers. I...

 

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