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Cajun Red Beans and Rice Soup

PAIR WITH

Blue Corn and Maple Skillet Bread

(PAGE 152)

Gluten-Free Corn Muffins

(PAGE 167)

A Cajun “holy trinity” of onions, celery, and bell pepper forms the backbone of this zesty soup. Red beans, long-grain rice, fresh Cajun sausage, and a swig of lager make it the ideal supper for Mardi Gras, or any Tuesday for that matter

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SERVES

4 TO 6

ACTIVE TIME

20

MINUTES

TOTAL TIME

50

MINUTES

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lb [570 g] chicken or fresh pork Cajun sausages, casings discarded

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

2 celery stalks, thinly sliced

1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme

3 medium garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

1 cup [240 ml] lager beer

2 cups [480 ml] chicken broth

(see page 17)

One 28-oz [800-g] can diced tomatoes with juice

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