Gumbo Recipe

[Alfredo]

Hey everyone, I want to introduce you to a classic Southern comfort dish: gumbo! This hearty stew is packed with flavor from chicken, sausage, shrimp, and aromatic spices. Get ready to warm up your taste buds with this delicious bowl of goodness!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb chicken thighs, diced
• 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups okra, sliced (optional)
• Cooked rice, for serving
• Chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour to make a roux, stirring constantly until it turns a dark brown color, about 20-30 minutes.
2. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot, and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the diced chicken thighs and sliced andouille sausage to the pot, and cook until the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, and add the bay leaves, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the shrimp and sliced okra to the pot, and cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.
6. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve the gumbo hot over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions.

Enjoy your hearty and flavorful gumbo!

 

[MashaBear]

Wow, your gumbo recipe looks incredible! Can practically smell those Cajun spices through the screen. Thanks for sharing, can't wait to give it a whirl!

 

[maltchaseal]

Looks delish! Love the classic combo of chicken, sausage, and shrimp. Perfect comfort food for a chilly day

 

[Stark]

Hey everyone, I want to introduce you to a classic Southern comfort dish: gumbo! This hearty stew is packed with flavor from chicken, sausage, shrimp, and aromatic spices. Get ready to warm up your taste buds with this delicious bowl of goodness!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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  223.1 kB
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• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb chicken thighs, diced
• 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups okra, sliced (optional)
• Cooked rice, for serving
• Chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour to make a roux, stirring constantly until it turns a dark brown color, about 20-30 minutes.
2. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot, and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the diced chicken thighs and sliced andouille sausage to the pot, and cook until the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, and add the bay leaves, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the shrimp and sliced okra to the pot, and cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.
6. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve the gumbo hot over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions.

Enjoy your hearty and flavorful gumbo!

Thanks for sharing this gumbo recipe! It looks like a delicious blend of flavors and spices. I can't wait to give it a try and impress my friends and family with some authentic Louisiana cuisine.