Jambalaya Soup

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Found this in a magazine a couple of years ago and it is something i make often,i leave out and add things depending on what i have on hand.have fun and hope you enjoy!!

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Steps

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In a saucepan , bring broth , tomatoes , garlic , herbs and cayenne to a boil.

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In a 5-or6-qt slow-cooker , mix onion , celery , rice and sausage.

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Add broth.

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Tuck in drumsticks , meaty side down , to cover.

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Scatter bell peppers on top.

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Cover.

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Cook on low-heat setting 7-8 hrs , or on high for2 1 / 2-3 hrs , until rice has softened and chicken is tender.

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Uncover then turn to high.

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Add shrimp and okra.

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Cover.

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Simmer 5 minutes , until shrimp are cooked and okra is crisp tender.

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Remove drumsticks.

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Remove bones , if desired.

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Ladle in soup bowls and add chicken to each bowl.

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My.

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I have used chicken thighs and chicken breasts and i have also used smoked sausage.

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Use more or less seasonings or add different ones.

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I also make this in my dutch oven on the stove top.

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If you do it this way cook everything but the shrimp and okra for about an hour&10 min , then add shrimp and okra and simmer for about 5 more minutes.

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Have fun !.

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Ingredients

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chicken broth, tomatoes with juice, garlic, dried thyme, dried marjoram, cayenne pepper, onions, celery, long grain rice, andouille sausages, skinless chicken drumsticks, red bell pepper, medium shrimp, fresh okra