Cajun Corn Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup white onion, chopped

• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup green pepper, chopped

• 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen whole kernel corn
• 6 green onions, sliced
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 cups cooked ham, cubed
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 lbs fully cooked smoked sausage, sliced
• 3 cups water (or stock)

• 1 (14 ounce) can cajun-style stewed tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (like Frank's)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large kettle saute onion, green pepper and green onions in oil for 5 minutes. Add flour and cook until bubbly. Add water (or stock), stewed tomatoes, chopped tomatoes and tomato paste and mix well.

2. 2

   Stir in corn, ham, sausage, cayenne pepper, salt and hot sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.

3. 3

   Reduce heat, then simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.