Cajun Fish Soup

A hearty and spicy Cajun Fish Soup featuring a mix of white fish, shrimp, and vibrant vegetables, seasoned with Cajun spices. Served over rice, it's a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb white fish fillets, cut into chunks
• 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup okra, sliced
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup bell peppers mixed colors, diced
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Cooked rice for serving
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat

Add onions, celery, and bell peppers

Saut until vegetables are softened

Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaf

Cook for an additional 2 minutes

Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture and stir well to combine

Cook for 3-4 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste

Slowly pour in the fish or vegetable broth while continuously stirring to avoid lumps

Add diced tomatoes with their juice, okra, and bring the soup to a simmer

Let it cook for 15-20 minutes

Gently add fish fillets and shrimp to the pot

Simmer until the seafood is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Serve the Cajun Fish Soup over cooked rice, garnished with fresh parsley

Enjoy this flavorful and spicy Cajun-inspired fish soup!