Jambalaya Soup Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 pound andouille or smoked sausage (thinly sliced (8 ounces))
• 1 pound boneless (skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 1 large green bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 stalks celery (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings (or more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups long-grain white rice (rinsed until water runs clear and drained (use 1 cup for soupier))
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 28 ounces fire roasted tomatoes (diced)
• 3 dried bay leaves
• Hot sauce (for serving)
• Garnish. Chopped green onion (chopped parsley, red chili flakes.)