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New Orleans Creole Gumbo Recipe

A hearty and flavorful gumbo that brings the taste of New Orleans to your kitchen.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into chunks
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 2 cups okra, sliced
  • 2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • to serve Cooked white rice

Instructions 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until roux is chocolate brown, about 20-30 minutes.
  2. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in sausage and chicken, and cook until chicken is browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. Gradually stir in chicken stock. Add okra, Creole seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over cooked white rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Gumbo
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