Creole Chicken and Rice Soup | Charlotte Fashion Plate

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound andouille sausage, sliced into thin rounds
• 1/2 cup basmati or jasmine rice
• 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 stalk celery, minced
• 1/2 yellow onion, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeño, diced
• 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
• Salt, to taste
• Lime wedges, for serving
• Optional Toppings: Crispy tortilla strips, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, shredded cheese