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Creamy Cajun chicken soup with spaghetti | NordMad

A creamy Cajun chicken soup with spaghetti, bell pepper, and warm spices. A satisfying, lightly spiced weeknight dinner with plenty of flavor.

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40 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

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  • 14.1 oz 400 g chicken breast, diced
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 stk 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 fed 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 stk 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tsp 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3⅓ cup 800 ml chicken broth
  • 5.3 oz 150 g spaghetti, broken into smaller pieces
  • about 0.4 cup 100 ml cooking cream
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown the chicken

    1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot.
    2. Lightly brown the chicken cubes, then lift them out again.
    8 min
  2. 2

    Build the soup

    1. Sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper in the pot.
    2. Add the Cajun seasoning and tomato paste and cook briefly.
    5 min
  3. 3

    Cook the soup

    1. Add the chicken broth and return the chicken to the pot.
    2. Add the broken spaghetti and simmer until the pasta is tender.
    10 min
  4. 4

    Make the soup creamy

    1. Stir the cooking cream into the soup.
    2. Season with salt and pepper.
    2 min
  5. 5

    Rest and serve

    1. Let the soup rest for a few minutes before serving.
    5 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

520kcal

Protein

38g

Fat

22g

Carbs

45g

Serving Size

500g

Dietary

Allergens

GlutenMælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve with fresh parsley and, if you like, a little extra black pepper.

Drink Pairings

  • • Alkoholfrei: A light beer or sparkling water with lemon

Side Pairings

  • • Toasted rye bread for dipping in the sauce

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fresh fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Use ready-made Cajun seasoning or make your own with paprika, chili, and garlic powder.

Cooking

  • • Add a little extra broth when reheating because the pasta absorbs liquid.

Serving

  • • Top the soup with a little grated Parmesan for extra depth if you like.

Variations

Flavor

  • Spicy and creamy

Health

  • High in protein

Method

  • One-pot stew

Toppings

  • Fresh parsley

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla