ZYDECO SOUP

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This is a delicious (and spicy!) soup. I tried to research the background so I could accurately list its origin. But there doesn't seem to be any sort of consensus whether this soup is a Cajun or Creole recipe. It seems to be one of those age-old questions that has no definite answer one way or the other, though most sites seem...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 stalk(s) celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 medium green sweet pepper, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
2 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp olive oil
6 oz cooked chicken, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried basil, crushed
1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp dried thyme, crushed
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
15 1/2 oz can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
14 1/2 oz can hominy (yellow is traditionally used, but white is ok)
14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
14-oz can low-sodium chicken broth
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp molasses

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a 4-quart Dutch oven. Add celery, onion, sweet pepper and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat. Stir in chicken, paprika, sugar, dry mustard, cumin, basil, oregano, thyme, cloves, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring frequently.
  • 2. Stir in black-eyed peas, hominy, un-drained tomatoes, chicken broth, parsley and molasses. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and cover Dutch oven, and let soup simmer for 30 minutes.

Stefanie Amboree
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This soup was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavors and it was so easy to make.


Sajjad Saleem
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was very flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Samson Tega
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This soup was good, but not great. The flavors were a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Izzy Izzy
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Dewayne Minor
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This soup was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavors and it was so easy to make.


Mohamad Habli
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was very flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Talha Hashmi
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This soup was good, but not great. The flavors were a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Erin kay Williams
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Jamil Robles
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This soup was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavors and it was so easy to make.


Arovi Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was very flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


anzla Raja (‫مرشد‬‎)
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This soup was good, but not great. The flavors were a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Mesham Pascal
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Danny V
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This soup was amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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