Spicy Cajun soup Recipe

• 200 g smoked sausage
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 400 g diced tomatoes, from a can, undrained
• ½ tsp sugar
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp dried basil
• 1 tbs parsley leaves, chopped
• ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
• 200 g whole kernel corn, from a can, washed and drained
• 800 ml water
• Homemade Cajun seasoning*:
• 3 tbs sweet paprika
• 2 tbs sea salt
• 1 tbs ground black pepper
• 1 tbs ground white pepper
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbs garlic powder
• 1 tbs onion powder
• 1 tbs dried oregano
• 1 tbs dried basil
• 1 tbs dried thyme

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