We enjoy this comforting, spicy soup frequently in our household. It's really good served with hot corn bread. -Lisa Hammond, Higginsville, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h20m
Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place chicken in a large stockpot; cover with water. Add the bay leaves, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken from broth; set aside to cool. Strain broth, discarding seasonings. Set aside 6 cups broth for the soup; save remaining broth for another use. Skim fat from soup broth. When cool enough to handle, remove chicken from bones; discard bones. Shred and set aside 3 cups chicken (save remaining chicken for another use). , In a large stockpot, saute onion and celery in butter until onion is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, orange juice, cilantro, seasonings and reserved broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the rice, beans and reserved chicken; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Yubraj Pandey
[email protected]This is a great soup for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Najma Jameel
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who loves Cajun food.
Umair Jutt
[email protected]This soup is very easy to make. I was able to make it in under an hour.
Shujit Kumar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of rice, but I really enjoyed this soup. The rice was cooked perfectly and it added a nice texture to the soup.
Ransford Baidoo
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable meal.
Blue among us
[email protected]I'm not a fan of spicy food, but this soup was mild enough for me to enjoy. It was also very flavorful.
chukwuma oge
[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's a perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Nonhle Nqobile Ntuli
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day.
Jessica Buster
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker.
Moezam Majeed
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Roxanne Navarro
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great soup to make for a crowd.
Tanveer advocate
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cajun food, but I really enjoyed this soup. It was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice.
Rawad Arakzeh
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make it.
Mark Harbet
[email protected]The soup was delicious, but it was a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend adding more broth or water to thin it out.
cynthia chizoba
[email protected]The soup was bland and lacked flavor. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it palatable.
Christina C
[email protected]The soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less Cajun seasoning if you don't like spicy food.
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[email protected]This soup was easy to make and delicious. I added some extra vegetables, such as carrots and celery, and it turned out even better.
Mk singh Kushwaha
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The soup was flavorful and hearty. I would definitely make it again.
Cyril Hocking
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I loved the spicy kick from the Cajun seasoning. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.