"This gumbo recipe is a soul-satisfying taste of New Orleans, loaded with juicy chicken, smoky Andouille sausage, plump shrimp and bold spices - it's one for the recipe binder!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 large yellow onion, (peeled and quartered)
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4 stalks celery, (chopped into thirds (to fit food processor))
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1 large green bell pepper, seeded, (roughly chopped (to fit food processor))
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4 cloves garlic, (peeled)
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3 tablespoons olive oil, (divided)
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs ((increase to 1 1/2 lbs if not using shrimp))
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12 ounces andouille sausage, (sliced ½-inch thick (increase to 18 ounces if not using shrimp))
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3/4 cup neutral high smoke point oil ((peanut, sunflower, canola, or vegetable, etc.))
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1 cup flour
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1 15 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes with juices
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1 tablespoon chicken bouillon ((base, powder, or 3 crushed cubes))
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1 ½ tsps EACH dried parsley, dried thyme, dried oregano
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1 tsp EACH smoked paprika, regular paprika, onion powder, garlic powder
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½ -1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ((start with less and add more to taste))
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2 bay leaves
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6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
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1 pound raw medium, peeled and deveined shrimp ( (optional))
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1 teaspoon gumbo filé powder (<<click for Amazon)
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1/2 cup chopped green onions
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1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
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white rice for serving
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diced green onions for garnish
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Louisiana hot sauce for serving