This sausage soup is a cornucopia of flavors with andouille sausage, onions, celery, carrots, okra, white beans, corn, and tomatoes in a broth seasoned with Cajun spice and fresh thyme. It’s like a flavor explosion for your taste buds.
Trust me when I tell you that this soup is just that good. If you like lots of flavor and texture, this recipe is for you. It has quickly become a family favorite. What’s not to love about a hearty soup with a little Cajun twist? If you like this recipe, try red beans and rice, jambalaya, or Cajun gumbo.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Andouille sausage: If you prefer something a little less spicy, use Kielbasa or smoked chicken sausage.
- Okra: Fresh is always best, but not always available. Most grocery stores carry whole and cut frozen okra.
- Cajun seasoning: You can substitute Creole seasoning.
- Bay leaves: Add delicate eucalyptus-like flavors and complexity, but don’t forget to fish them out of the pot.
- White beans: You can use great northern beans, navy beans, or cannellini beans.
- Fire-roasted tomatoes: If they are difficult to find, substitute regular diced tomatoes.
How To Make Sausage Soup With Okra
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- Lightly brown the sausage in a large Dutch oven over medium heat and plate it.
- Add the onions, celery, carrots, and okra to the pot. Sauté over medium heat until the onions and the celery are soft.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and Cajun seasoning. Cook for a minute while stirring.
- Add the chicken broth and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the beans, corn, and tomatoes. Simmer for another 10 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Add the browned sausage and fresh thyme. Simmer for a couple of minutes.
Preparation Tips
- This soup is slightly spicy. If you have a sensitive palate, I suggest using Kielbasa sausage and cutting the Cajun or Creole seasoning down to 1-1½ teaspoons.
- Peel the carrots so they look aesthetically pleasing with the bright orange color.
- Okra is a delicious addition to this soup, and it is not slimy in the soup. But if you don’t like it, omit it.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
- Freeze in a freezer-safe container or freezer zipper bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Serving Suggestions for Sausage Soup
I love to serve this with skillet cornbread, corn muffins, or sweet potato cornbread. Other great choices are jalapeno cheddar beer bread, cheddar bay biscuits, or corn fritters.
Sausage Soup
This sausage soup is a cornucopia of flavors with andouille sausage, onions, celery, carrots, okra, white beans, corn, and tomatoes in a broth seasoned with Cajun spice and fresh thyme.
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Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 267kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces Andouille sausage, cut into rounds
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups cut okra
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (15-ounce) can white beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn drained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
- chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Lightly brown the sausage and plate it.
- Add the onions, celery, carrots, and okra to the pot. Saute over medium heat until the onions and the celery are soft.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and Cajun seasoning. Cook for a minute while stirring.
- Add the chicken broth and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the beans, corn, and tomatoes. Simmer for another 10 minutes. Add the browned sausage and fresh thyme. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to warm everything. Fish out the bay leaves and discard them.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
- Freeze in a freezer-safe container or freezer zipper bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5749IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
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Paula
This sausage soup was incredible! I loved the addition of the okra, it really brought the flavors and textures together.
Cara Harbstreet
So savory, and budget friendly too! Will be making this one again
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Cara!
April
This is my favorite soup now. I am telling you, it tastes absolutely stunning. Thanks!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, April!
Vidhya
Just the time. I’ve been looking for a new soup recipe to make, and this is it – such a wonderful recipe to keep handy!
Claudia
I’m going to be making this all fall and winter long! It’s so good, and I really love the okra in it.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Claudia! We do too!
Rosey
With cool weather starting to creep in now, this is just the kind of recipe we need around. Perfect for warming bodies and soothing off that bit of chill! I do love a hearty soup in the Fall.
Catalina
I cooked this for dinner and it was hearty and comforting. The sausage added so much flavor!
Amy
This soup was so hearty and satisfying! The sausage adds great depth, and it’s perfect for chilly nights. Definitely making this again soon!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Amy! I am glad that you liked it.
Kristin
This is such a great recipe for the fall. I served this with cornbread last night, and we absolutely loved it.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Kristin!
Maria
This was so good! I loved the addition of the okra. It gave is a really nice southern flair.