Taste of Home
Cajun Corn Soup
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour 20 min.
YIELD: 14 servings.
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. —Sue Fontenot, Kinder, Louisiana
Ingredients
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 cup chopped green pepper
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6 green onions, sliced
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1/2 cup canola oil
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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3 cups water
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2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen corn
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1-1/2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
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3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
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2 cups chopped peeled tomatoes
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1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
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Salt to taste
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Hot pepper sauce to taste
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 396 calories, 24g fat (7g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 1011mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.
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