Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup
This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup is a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is packed with flavor from the Cajun seasoning and the creamy texture of the soup is sure to please. This soup is easy to make and can be ready in under an hour.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup uncooked pasta
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the Cajun seasoning, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream, chicken, pasta, corn, and peas and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve hot.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 456 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Potassium: 590 mg
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Vitamin A: 890 IU
- Vitamin C: 10 mg
- Calcium: 80 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
Additional Tips and Variations:
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- For a spicier soup, add more cayenne pepper.
- For a thicker soup, add more cream or use a slurry of cornstarch and water.
- For a creamier soup, add more cream or use half-and-half instead.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.
This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup is a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is packed with flavor from the Cajun seasoning and the creamy texture of the soup is sure to please. This soup is easy to make and can be ready in under an hour. Enjoy!
