Bayou Bliss Swamp Soup Recipe A Taste of Louisiana

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound (450g) Andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 cups (1.9 L) chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
• 1 (14.5 ounce/411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper (or to taste)
• 1 cup (100g) frozen sliced okra
• Cooked white rice (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Hot sauce (optional)