Spicy Cajun Soup

Submitted by Laka

"The spicy and aromatic combination of corn and sausage with tomatoes makes this delicious Deep South soup."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 22
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 200 g smoked sausage
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 200 g smoked sausage
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 400 g diced tomatoes, from a can, undrained
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 200 g whole kernel corn, from a can, washed and drained
• 800 ml water
• cajun seasoning
• 3 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons sea salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon white pepper
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

directions

1. Split the sausage lengthwise into fourths and then slice. Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a stockpot. Add the sausage to the pot and cook for 3 -4 minutes until lightly browned.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until tender.
3. Add diced tomatoes with their liquid, to the sausage mixture; add the sugar and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes.
4. Add the salt, pepper, basil, parsley and Cajun seasoning; stir and add corn and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

5. Homemade Cajun seasoning:

6. Mix all ingredients in a glass jar and store in the refrigerator. Shake the jar before using.