Cajun Style Red Bean and Rice Soup

Recipesfull introduces to you: Leftover Recipes. (Cajun Style Red Bean and Rice Soup). This is a very hearty, spicy soup. Makes for a filling first-course serving.

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Cajun Style Red Bean and Rice Soup

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

8 ounces bacon

cooked and cubed

1 ½ cups chopped onion

¼ cup chopped green bell pepper

1 tablespoon minced garlic

4 bay leaves

6 ounces sliced andouille sausage

1 small smoked ham hock

2 cups dry kidney beans

soaked overnight

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

8 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups cooked rice

6 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

Tips

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot over high heat heat the oil. Add the bacon and saute for 2 minutes. Add the onions bell pepper garlic bay leaves sausage and ham hock and saute for 2 more minutes.

Step 2

Add the beans and saute for 2 more minutes. Stir in the Cajun-style seasoning Worcestershire sauce and stock. Bring to a boil reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Add the salt cover the pot and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the pot to sit covered for about 20 minutes. Discard the ham hock.

Step 4

Ladle soup into individual bowls. Top each serving with 1/4 cup rice and 1 tablespoon green onion.

Nutritional Information

Cajun Style Red Bean and Rice Soup

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 671.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31.9g 64%

Carbohydrates: 54.9g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 10.5g 42%

Sugars: 4g

Fat: 36g 56%

Saturated Fat: 11.7g 59%

Cholesterol: 67.5mg 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 107IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.8mg 91%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 42%

Vitamin C: 13.2mg 22%

Folate: 280.4mcg 70%

Calcium: 86.3mg 9%

Iron: 5.7mg 32%

Magnesium: 112mg 40%

Potassium: 1219.7mg 34%

Sodium: 1240.4mg 50%

Thiamin: 1mg 104%

Calories From Fat: 324.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.