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Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup
A hearty and flavorful soup combining tender chicken, vegetables, and Cajun spices in a creamy coconut broth.
Ingredients
Broth & Beans
- 6 cups chicken bone broth
- 1 can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
Coconut & Oil
- 0.25 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables
- 2 cups diced yellow onion ((about 1 onion))
- 1 cup diced carrot ((about 1 large carrot))
- 1 cup diced celery ((about 2 large stalks of celery))
- 1 red bell pepper diced
Aromatics & Spices
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Black Pepper
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
Main Protein & Rice
- 4 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie)
- 1 cup wild rice (rinsed until water runs clear)
Finishing & Garnish
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and bell pepper in olive oil until tender.
- Add garlic and spices; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in broth and beans; bring to a simmer.
- Add shredded chicken, wild rice, and coconut milk; cook until rice is tender.
- Finish with lemon juice and parsley; season with black pepper to taste.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the soup simmer longer to develop richer taste.