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Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup

Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup: A Cozy Indulgence for Dinner

A comforting bowl of Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup full of flavors and warmth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 cups
Calories 238 kcal

Equipment

  • AmazonBasics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1.5 cup celery, chopped
  • 1.5 cup bell pepper, chopped any color or a mix
  • 1.5 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
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pot or dutch oven to medium heat. Add the olive oil and saute the garlic, onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrots 3-4 minutes until tender.
  • Add the chicken to the pot, top with the cajun seasoning, hot sauce, drained fire roasted tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, place the lid on the soup and reduce the heat to medium low.
  • Allow the soup to cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the chicken is tender and cooked through remove from the pot and shred.
  • While the chicken is on the cutting board add the heavy cream and softened cream cheese. Whisk until the cream cheese has dissolved. Stir the chicken back into the soup and serve immediately.
  • Top with green onions, sharp cheddar cheese and hot sauce if desired.

Notes

Net carbs are 8 g per serving

Nutrition

Serving: 1.25cupsCalories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 10.8gProtein: 21.7gFat: 8.3gCholesterol: 74.8mgSodium: 401mgFiber: 2.8gSugar: 6.5g
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