Cajun Chicken & Rice Soup Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 stewing chicken (about 6 pounds)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 12 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained