CAJUN POTATO & CORN SOUP

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I made this in culinary school during "refrigerator madness day," in which we had to come up with a soup & garnishes using only the ingredients that still remained in our class fridge at the end of the week. We then dished it up buffet-style & invited other classes & chefs in for lunch. *This version has andouille, ham, shrimp...

Provided by S I

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 slices thick cut bacon, diced
1/2 yellow or white onion, chopped
4 clove garlic, minced
4 c water
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 c fresh corn kernels -or- 1 (12 oz) bag frozen sweet corn
3 c potatoes, peeled, medium diced & parboiled
7 oz grilled andouille sausage or hot links of choice, diced (about 2 links)
2 c diced/chopped cooked ham
2 bunch fresh kale, roughly chopped
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, grilled (cut in 1/2)
*VARIATION INGREDIENTS
2 grilled & diced chicken breasts (sub for the ham), cod fish, scallops (sub for the shrimp), sliced hot links (sub for the andouille)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, over medium-low heat, render the bacon. Drain the bacon, leaving 1 T. of fat in the skillet. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • 2. In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, combine the water, tomato paste, salt, sugar, black pepper, cayenne pepper, both bell peppers, onion, garlic, bacon and corn*; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow to simmer for 40 minutes. * If using frozen corn, do not add it at this time. Add it with the potatoes.
  • 3. Add the potatoes, andouille, kale and ham to the soup; simmer for 10 minutes. Add the shrimp; simmer for 5 minutes more.

Waseem sufi
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This is my go-to soup recipe. It's always a hit, and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Ausaf Sethi
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This soup is so versatile. You can add or omit ingredients to suit your own taste. I love that I can make it my own.


brenda Haskins
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I'm a big fan of spicy food, so I added a bit of cayenne pepper to this soup. It gave it a nice kick!


Susej Batista
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. I added some chopped ham to the soup, and it was delicious!


Muzakkir Mehboob
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I made this soup in my crock pot, and it turned out great! I just threw all the ingredients in the crock pot in the morning, and it was ready for dinner when I got home.


Fakhre Alam
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting. I always feel better after eating a bowl of this soup.


Betty Anne Sayers
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit.


Plus One
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon from this recipe. It was still delicious! I added a bit of chopped celery and carrots instead, and it turned out great.


Aaron Armon
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover corn and potatoes. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Arsele Miltovica
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Baby Kho
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This is the best potato corn soup I've ever had! The flavors are incredible, and the soup is so creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Peer Bux
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This soup was easy to make and so delicious! I used frozen corn and potatoes, and it still turned out great. I also added a bit of chopped bacon, which gave it a nice smoky flavor.


Agber Faustina
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I'm not a huge fan of soup, but this one was really good. The corn and potatoes were so sweet and creamy, and the spices added just the right amount of heat. I'll definitely be making this again!


sameer tamang
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and flavorful, and the corn and potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!