Snow day swamp soup
Snow day swamp soup is a easy Southern United States recipe that serves 6. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by backporchcajuncook on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 2 hrs 40 min | Total: 3 hrs 10 min
Cost: $21.74 total, $3.62 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb Smoked Sausage (cut into 1‑inch slices)
- 1 can Turnip Cream Soup (15‑oz can, any brand)
- 1 can Navy Beans (15‑oz, drained and rinsed)
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes (14.5‑oz, with juice)
- 1 can Corn Kernels (15‑oz, drained)
- 1 can Okra (15‑oz, sliced, drained)
- 1 can Black‑Eyed Peas (15‑oz, drained and rinsed)
- 1 can Cream Style Corn (15‑oz, no need to drain)
- 1 can Mixed Root Vegetables (15‑oz, drained (carrots, potatoes, turnips))
- 2 cup Chicken Broth (low‑sodium, homemade or store‑bought)
- 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning (store‑bought blend, adjust to taste)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
Brown the Sausage
Heat the large stockpot over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are browned and have released their fat, about 8‑10 minutes.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: Medium
Add Canned Ingredients
Stir in the turnip cream soup, navy beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), corn kernels, sliced okra, black‑eyed peas, cream style corn, and mixed root vegetables. Mix well to combine.
Time: PT5M
Add Broth and Seasoning
Pour in the 2 cups of chicken broth, then sprinkle the Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly.
Time: PT2M
Simmer the Soup
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to a medium simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for 2½‑3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the vegetables are tender.
Time: PT2H30M
Temperature: Medium
Final Taste and Serve
Uncover the pot, give the soup a final stir, and taste. Adjust salt, pepper, or extra Cajun seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 18 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 18 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
Dietary info: Contains meat – not vegetarian, Gluten‑free if sausage is gluten‑free, Dairy present
Allergens: Pork, Potential soy (in some sausage brands), Dairy (in turnip cream soup)
Last updated: April 19, 2026






