"This Jambalaya Soup recipe can be made with shrimp, chicken, Andouille sausage -- or all three! It's easy to make, and so hearty and delicious...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 pound Andouille sausage, thinly sliced into rounds
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3 small bell peppers, cored and diced (I used a mix of colors)
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2 ribs celery, chopped
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1 small white onion, peeled and diced
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1 jalapeño pepper*, seeded and finely chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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6 cups chicken stock
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1/4 cup flour
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 cup uncooked white or brown rice
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning** (add more/less to taste)
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2 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
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1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
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salt and pepper
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(optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsley, thinly-sliced green onions, hot sauce)