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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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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.

FOOTNOTES

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REVIEWS

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... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by DBERREY
This was delicious. The entire house was filled with the great smell of cajun cooking while I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2004 by MORGGIEB
This was SOOOO yummy!! I made it last night and it was DELICIOUS. Changes I made: I used... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by Ann
This was a very good soup. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by GRAMMYK
This was very tasty and a real hit in our house. Even the grandkids loved it! I definitely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2005 by JOCKO758
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Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by Terri
Absolutely wonderfuly!! I modified it and used canned kidney beans and served over cornbread... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by LLOGBECK
Very good. I've made this twice for my husband's "Cajun" day at work and it received high... MORE