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cajun corn soup

Recipe by
Tammy Raynes
Natchitoches, LA

I found this recipe a few years back in an Southern Living magazine. But since I like my a little spicier I added the Cajun style tomatoes. Now when my extended family comes from up north to what they call "Cajun" country I fix this for them.

yield 14 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cajun corn soup

  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 1 c
    chopped green pepper
  • 6
    green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 c
    canola oil
  • 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 3 c
    water
  • 2 pkg
    (16-oz each) frozen corn
  • 1 1/2 lb
    smoked sausage, cut into 1/4" pieces
  • 3 c
    cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1 can
    (14.5-oz) cajun stewed tomatoes
  • 2 c
    chopped peeled tomatoes
  • 1 can
    (16-oz) tomato paste
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayenne pepper or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • hot pepper sauce to taste (start with a little)

How To Make cajun corn soup

  • 1
    In a large boiler, saute the onion, green pepper and green onions in oil for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • 2
    Stir in flour and cook until bubbly. Gradually add the water and bring to a boil.
  • 3
    Add the corn, sausage, ham, tomatoes, tomato paste, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper sauce; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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