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Cajun Style Corn Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Maurice Tate, Jr. PHOTO BY: Carrie Magill

"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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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2003 by CARL MARKS
Pray to the godhead of corn and let your tentacles bask in its neon light. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2005 by VONJACKIE
This was a hit! It wasn't what I thought it would be because I don't think the corn was the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2003 by ABIGAILM
I and all my guests loved this recipe. I made it on a Friday and my husband wants me to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2002 by peperiobird
Soup for the soul! I added cumin, 1/4 t. more cayenne, and a few leftover potatoes and carrots... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2003 by CLYDETO
Wonderful flavor!!!! A huge hit with the entire family! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2006 by cookinwithcorn
Excellent. I used morningstar sausage crumbles and it was tasty! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2004 by GINGER75
Love this recipe, great success with all my friends. I add two cubes of broth in the water,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2003 by CMANTEN
Okay soup - needs more tomato flavour though - the only real flavour coming through was the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2003 by BLUENOVA
My mom and I thought it was very good but only if you like tomato soup. very tomatoy. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2002 by Carrie Magill
I accidentally made some changes, but I like the way it came out so well that I'll probably... MORE

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