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Cajun Chicken Noodle Soup

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Soup
Keyword: Chicken Noodle Soup
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Large Soup Pot
  • Wooden Spoon for Stirring
  • Ladle for Serving
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 8 oz andouille sausage sliced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 8 oz uncooked egg noodles
  • 4 green onions sliced

Instructions

  • Season chicken all over with Cajun seasoning. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add onion, celery, bell pepper, sausage, and carrots to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Return chicken to pot and add enough water to cover by 1 inch.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook 1-2 hours until the chicken is very tender. Remove chicken and shred, discarding bones.
  • Add egg noodles to the pot and simmer for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Return shredded chicken to pot and heat through.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with green onions. Enjoy!