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Swamp Soup

This is a hearty, one-pot soup that uses smoked sausage and whatever frozen vegetables you have on hand. The Old Bay seasoning gives it a slight Cajun kick without being too spicy.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cooling + Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~8 servings)

  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 3 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 1/2 lbs smoked sausage sliced
  • 1 large red onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes 15 oz
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • ~2 lbs baby potatoes quartered
  • 1/2 tsp celery salt
  • 3/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 can corn kernels 12 oz, drained
  • 3 cups frozen green beans
  • 1/2 medium lemon juiced
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp cold water

Instructions

  • Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat, stir in Old Bay seasoning.
  • Add sliced sausage and cook 3-4 minutes until browned.
  • Add onion and garlic, cook 3 minutes until softened.
  • Add tomatoes, chicken broth, potatoes, celery salt, and thyme. Stir to combine.
  • Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium, partially cover, and simmer 15-18 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Add corn and frozen green beans, stir and cook 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  • Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  • Mix cornstarch and cold water in small bowl until smooth, then stir into soup.
  • Let sit 5 minutes to thicken slightly before serving.