gumbo

Name: Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 1/2 pound(s) small, cooked shrimp; 2 - boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 pound(s) andouille sausage; 2 cup(s) frozen okra, thwed; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 stalk(s) celery, chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1(6oz.) can(s) tomato sauce; 2 - bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) thyme; 1/2 teaspoon(s) tabasco sauce; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne; 2 tablespoon(s) worcestershire sauce; 1 (14oz.) can(s) stewed tomatoes, do not drain; 2 tablespoon(s) parsley; 4 cup(s) chicken broth; 2 teaspoon(s) file; 1/4 cup(s) oil; 1/2 cup(s) flour; to taste - salt & pepper; 5 tablespoon(s) butter; - green onion, optional

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Beverley Williams

San Antonio, TX

Updated on Mar 26, 2016

I worked on this recipe for several years before I got it the way I wanted. It does take a while but is worth the effort. And it does make the house smell wonderful.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 2 Hr 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 pound small, cooked shrimp
2 - boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 pound andouille sausage
2 cups frozen okra, thwed
1 medium onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1(6oz.) can tomato sauce
2 - bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 (14oz.) can stewed tomatoes, do not drain
2 tablespoons parsley
4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons file
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup flour
to taste - salt & pepper
5 tablespoons butter
- green onion, optional

How To Make gumbo

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, heat the oil on medium high.

Step 2

Add the chicken and cook stirring often until chicken is browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
Step 3

Add the sausage to the pan and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
Step 4

Reduce heat to medium.
Step 5

Add 2 T butter to the pan and melt stirring to mix with the oil.
Step 6

Sprinkle the flour over the mixture stirring constantly until browned. About 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let the roux cool.
Step 7

Reduce the heat to low. Return the Dutch oven to the heat.
Step 8

Add 3 T butter and melt.
Step 9

Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper and celery. Cook stirring often for 10 minutes.
Step 10

Add the parsley, worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper to taste and cook, stirring frequently for 10 minutes.
Step 11

Add the chicken broth and whisk to mix.
Step 12

Add the chicken and sausage and bring to a boil
Step 13

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
Step 14

Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and okra. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Step 15

Add the shrimp and cook for 10 more minutes or until shrimp is hot.
Step 16

Garnish with chopped green onion if desired.
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