Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful taste of Authentic Louisiana Gumbo, a classic Cajun/Creole dish packed with a combination of meats, vegetables, and spices. This hearty stew is perfect for cozy gatherings or to warm up during colder days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Gumbo:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound andouille sausage (sliced)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into chunks)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (optional)
- 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon filé powder (optional)
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
- Chopped green onions and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Roux: In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil and whisk in flour to form a roux. Cook until deep brown.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Add Meats: Stir in sausage and chicken, coating with the roux.
- Cook Gumbo: Pour in broth, tomatoes, seasonings, and simmer for 45 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for additional 5–7 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in filé powder, remove bay leaves, and serve hot over rice. Garnish with green onions and parsley.
Notes
- For a traditional taste, use a mix of chicken and seafood stock.
- Enhance with crab meat or okra for regional variation.
- Gumbo tastes better the next day after flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups gumbo + 1/2 cup rice
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
