Jambalaya Soup Recipe

This hearty and adaptable Jambalaya Soup recipe is a crowd-pleaser! Inspired by a magazine find, this recipe is easily customizable to your liking. Enjoy a flavorful blend of chicken, sausage, shrimp, and vegetables simmered to perfection in a rich broth. Perfect for a cozy night in or a satisfying weeknight meal.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 430 mins
Calories 224.4 kcal
Protein 40g
Rating 3.8 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jambalaya Soup

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How to Make Jambalaya Soup

  1. In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of chicken broth, 1 (28-ounce) can of crushed tomatoes, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste) to a boil.
  2. In a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker, combine 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 1 cup long-grain rice, and 1 pound smoked sausage (sliced).
  3. Pour the boiling broth mixture from step 1 over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  4. Place 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks (meaty side down) in the slow cooker to cover.
  5. Scatter 1 bell pepper (chopped) over the top.
  6. Cover the slow cooker.
  7. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 2 1/2-3 hours, until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Uncover the slow cooker and turn the setting to high.
  9. Add 1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined) and 1 cup of okra (sliced).
  10. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and the okra is crisp-tender.
  11. Remove the drumsticks from the slow cooker.
  12. Remove the chicken meat from the bones, shredding if desired.
  13. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the shredded chicken.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

9g

Carbs

6g