Jambalaya Soup

Step 1

In a large dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.  Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until browned.  Add in the onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Step 2

Add in the celery, red pepper, and green pepper.  Stir and sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the flour, Cajun seasoning, and season with salt and pepper.  Stir to coat the vegetables.  Stir in the diced tomatoes and the tomato paste.

Step 4

Slowly add the chicken stock.  Throw in the bay leaves.  Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the rice and cooked turkey.  Simmer until the rice is tender, about five minutes.  Remove bay leaves and serve.