Welcome to a culinary journey that blends the rich flavors of Louisiana with the comforting warmth of a hearty soup. In this article, we embark on a quest to discover the best recipe for a classic Cajun-style red bean and rice soup. Bursting with the vibrant flavors of Cajun spices, tender red beans, and fluffy rice, this soup is a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. Get ready to delve into the heart of Cajun cuisine as we explore the secrets behind creating an exceptional red bean and rice soup, fit for any occasion.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SIMPLE RED BEAN-AND-RICE SOUP
An easy, yet satisfying combination of red beans and rice has serious meal appeal when simmered with Cajun seasonings in a flavorful soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and bell pepper and saute until softened, 5 minutes. Add garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add broth and beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and season with salt. Simmer until broth is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes, skimming any foam that rises to top.
- Stir in rice and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Add scallions and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and season with additional Cajun seasoning, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 g
CAJUN STYLE RED BEAN AND RICE SOUP
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
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
ONLINE ROUND 2 RECIPE - CAJUN RED BEAN AND RICE SOUP
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the broth, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce and bring to a simmer. Stir in the jambalaya and beans and cook until hot, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve, garnished with scallions.
CAJUN-STYLE RED BEANS AND RICE
This is a hearty Southern dish, easy to make and full of flavor and quite spicy! I sometimes add in cooked ground beef, you can add in some chopped cooked bacon or use spicy dryed smoked sausage to the beans for smokey flavor --- I also like to add in some Creole seasoning -- see my recipe#186029
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Rice
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add in onions, garlic green bell pepper and crushed chili flakes; saute until veggies are soft (about 8 minutes).
- Sprinkle with chili powder and paprika, cook about 1 minute.
- Add in tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes and hot sauce (if using) season with salt and add in sugar to taste if needed.
- Add in beans, cooked ground beef and bacon if using; mix to combine and simmer for about 1 hour.
- Serve mixed or over rice topped with a dollup of sour cream if desired.
AUTHENTIC LOUISIANA RED BEANS AND RICE
Authentic Cajun flavor! I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice; these are just like I remember. Serve with Tabasco sauce for a little kick. My family loved to splash a little cider vinegar in each bowl.
Provided by MIAMI BEACH
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Beans and Rice Recipes
Time 11h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
- Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.4 calories, Carbohydrate 79.1 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 603.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CAJUN RED BEANS AND RICE
Make and share this Cajun Red Beans and Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Alan in SW Florida
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place kidney beans in large pot. Add enough water to pot to cover beans by 2 inches. Bring to boil. Remove pot from heat. Cover and let beans stand 1 hour to soften. Drain. Return beans to same pot. Add 7 cups water and chicken broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Drain beans, reserving 2 cups of cooking liquid.
- Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups onions and saute' until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add sausage, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Reduce heat to medium and saute' until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in beans, reserved 2 cups cooking liquid, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Reduce heat to low; simmer until liquid thickens slightly, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 3/4 cups water, rice, butter, bay leaf, thyme, and remaining 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to simmer over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered 10 minutes.
- Spoon kidney beans into bowls. Top with rice and serve.
CAJUN RED BEANS
I like to make this main dish when I'm having company for dinner, since it serves a bunch. Warm corn bread makes a great accompaniment.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 2h45m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to Dutch oven. Add the ham bone, water and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 1 hour., Remove ham bone, when cool enough to handle, remove meat from bone and discard bone. Set meat aside. To the bean mixture, add the onions, green pepper, parsley, tomato sauce, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, cayenne, oregano, thyme and hot pepper sauce. Cook on low for 1 hour., Add sausage and reserved ham; cook 30 minutes longer or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
CAJUN CHICKEN AND RED BEAN SOUP
Creole Cajun Seasoning adds Southern Flavors to this Chicken Soup
Provided by Chef Mary Nolan
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Melt butter over medium heat in a large pot. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, jalapeño, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and onion is translucent, about 20 minutes.
- Add chicken, The Spice Hunter Cajun Creole Seasoning Blend, and salt and increase heat to medium-high. Stir and cook until chicken begins to look opaque, about 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, red beans, chicken broth, rice and bay leaf and bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat. Stir frequently so that rice doesn't stick to the bottom and cook uncovered 20 minutes, until rice is softened. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce and check seasoning, adding more salt if desired. Remove bay leaf, ladle into bowls, and top with black pepper (soup with continue to thicken as it sits).
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
- Use a variety of beans: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of beans, such as kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
- Add vegetables: Vegetables such as onions, celery, and carrots add flavor and nutrition to the soup.
- Use a flavorful broth: Chicken broth or vegetable broth will add depth of flavor to the soup.
- Season the soup well: Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper are essential for creating a delicious soup.
- Serve the soup with rice: Rice is the traditional accompaniment to red bean soup, but you can also serve it with bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Red bean soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its combination of beans, vegetables, and spices, red bean soup is a delicious and nutritious meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give red bean soup a try.
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