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Jambalaya Soup

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Jambalaya Soup is a flavorful Louisiana-inspired dish made with smoky sausage, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and rice simmered in a zesty Creole broth. It’s hearty, spicy, and comforting—perfect for feeding a crowd or warming up on a chilly night.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz smoked sausage (such as andouille), sliced
  • 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 tbsp Creole or Cajun seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Hot sauce, to taste (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add chicken to the same pot. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside with sausage.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté 5–7 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add tomatoes, broth, Creole seasoning, bay leaf, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  6. Return sausage and chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes.
  7. Add shrimp and cook 5–7 minutes until pink and opaque.
  8. Stir in cooked rice just before serving, or serve rice in bowls and ladle soup over it.
  9. Garnish with green onions or parsley and add hot sauce to taste.

Notes

  • Store rice separately from the soup to keep it from becoming mushy.
  • Andouille sausage gives the most authentic flavor, but smoked sausage or kielbasa also work.
  • Use thawed frozen shrimp if fresh isn’t available.
  • For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or more hot sauce.

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