Cajun Corn Soup Recipe

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I found this recipe years ago and substituted Cajun stewed tomatoes for a bolder taste. Now I prepare this dish for out-of-state guests who want to taste some Cajun food. Everyone who tries it gives it high marks. Plus, it's easy to prepare.

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Cajun Corn Soup Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour 20 min.

Yield: 12-14 Servings

20 80 100

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
6 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups water
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen corn
1-1/2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Cajun-style stewed tomatoes
2 cups chopped peeled tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
Salt to taste
Hot pepper sauce to taste

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, green pepper and green onions in oil for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour and cook until bubbly. Gradually add water; bring to a boil. Add the corn, sausage, ham, tomatoes, tomato paste, cayenne, salt and pepper sauce.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Yield: 12-14 servings.

Originally published as Cajun Corn Soup in Taste of Home August/September 1993, p35