Cajun Style Red Bean and Rice Soup Recipe
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Cajun Style Red Bean and Rice Soup

By: Holly 
"This is a very hearty, spicy soup. Makes for a filling first-course serving."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (52)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 671 | Total Fat: 36g | Cholesterol: 67mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2006 by Deedy1   view full review
I live in South Mississppi, and my family LOVES this recipe! I leave out bacon and ham hock, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2004 by MORGGIEL   view full review
This was SOOOO yummy!! I made it last night and it was DELICIOUS. Changes I made: I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by JWAY3   view full review
Absoultely delicious...just add cornbread and it's a full meal. We had a group of people over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by SKEET1111   view full review
Didn't rate kid friendly because none tried it. Gave it to everyone in the office and they all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by DBERREY   view full review
This was delicious. The entire house was filled with the great smell of cajun cooking while I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by Ann   view full review
This was a very good soup.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by GRAMMYK   view full review
This was very tasty and a real hit in our house. Even the grandkids loved it! I definitely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2005 by JOCKO758   view full review
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by LLOGBECK   view full review
Very good. I've made this twice for my husband's "Cajun" day at work and it received high...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2007 by DKowalczyk   view full review
This soup was kicking! I had a party of 12 people & everyone said it was great. The flavors...

 

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