Cajun Style White Bean Soup Recipes

CAJUN STYLE RED BEAN AND RICE SOUP

Cajun Style Red Bean and Rice Soup image

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

Provided by Holly

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces bacon, cooked and cubed
1 ½ cups chopped onion
¼ 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 ½ cups cooked rice
6 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

Steps:

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.
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.
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.
Ladle soup into individual bowls. Top each serving with 1/4 cup rice and 1 tablespoon green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 67.5 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1240.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

SPICY BLACK BEAN SOUP WITH CAJUN SAUSAGE

Spicy Black Bean Soup With Cajun Sausage image

This spicy black bean soup recipe is quick and easy, made with spicy andouille or another smoked sausage, black beans, tomatoes, and vegetables.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories Appetizer Dinner Entree Lunch Soup

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
12 to 16 ounces Andouille or spicy sausage , thinly sliced
1 large onion, diced
2 ribs celery , diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small red bell pepper, diced, about 1/2 cup
2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers
4 cups beef broth
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Gather the ingredients.
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven . Add the sausage and cook over medium heat until browned.
Add onion, celery, red bell pepper, and jalapeno peppers to the pan and sauté for about 3 minutes, or until tender.
Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute longer.
Add the beef broth, beans, tomatoes, lemon juice, and remaining seasonings. Bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes.
Serve with freshly baked cornbread or crusty rolls.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 728 kcal, Carbohydrate 104 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fiber 29 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 976 mg, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 11 g

RED BEANS AND RICE WITH CHICKEN

Red Beans and Rice with Chicken image

Fiber-rich red beans, whole-grain brown rice and skillet-cooked chicken breast are ready in just 20 minutes.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories Healthy Chicken Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

10 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup coarsely chopped green sweet pepper (1 medium)
½ cup chopped onion (1 medium)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt added red beans, rinsed and drained
1 container ready-to-serve cooked brown rice, such as Minute ® brand
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Lime wedges
1 pinch Cayenne pepper

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, sweet pepper, onion and garlic; cook and stir for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
Stir beans, rice, broth, cumin and the 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper into chicken mixture in skillet. Heat through. Serve with lime wedges. If desired, sprinkle with additional cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 311 mg, Sugar 2 g

QUICK AND SPICY WHITE BEAN SOUP CAJUN STYLE

Quick and Spicy White Bean Soup Cajun Style image

I love Cajun country and their food. This is a quick and easy weeknight meal. Serve with fresh baked cornbread for a down home treat.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories Cajun

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, diced
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 lb tasso ham, diced (If this is not available diced ham pieces can be used.)
1/2 lb smoked sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans navy beans
1 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons dried onion, minced
1 medium jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
Tabasco sauce, to taste
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup brown rice
green onion, sliced

Steps:

Heat a heavy dutch oven over medium high heat. When hot add in the diced bacon and render out the fat. Add in the carrot, celery, green pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until vegetables are wilted and crisp tender. Add the ham and smoked sausage. Cook until the meat begins to brown.
Drain and rinse the beans. Stir in the beans, chicken stock, dried onion, jalapeno, tomatoes and Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine. Add a few shakes of Tabasco sauce to taste. If desired, season with salt and pepper. Lower heat and allow to simmer for 30 minutes.
In another pot cook the brown rice as per package instructions. Place a serving of rice in a bowl, spoon soup over and garnish with sliced green onions.