Cajun Style Corn Soup

Old Cajun-style recipe from my mom's notes, from Mamou, Louisiana. If you like spicy soup, double the amount of cayenne pepper.

• Calories: 346 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ onion, chopped
• ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• ½ pound ground beef
• 1 ⅓ (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over high heat, combine the water, tomato paste, salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, green bell pepper, red bell pepper and corn. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and allow to simmer at a slow boil for 35 minutes.

Step 2

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil, onion and garlic and saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Add to the simmering soup. In the same saucepan over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 10 minutes or until well browned, and add to the soup. Stir well and simmer for 10 more minutes.