elaine's gumbo

Tyler, TX
Updated on Jan 29, 2014

This makes a very large pot. Freezes well

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 - chicken
  • 2 pounds shrimp
  • 2 - loops of sausage
  • 3 - large onions
  • 1 - bunch green onions
  • 6 - stalks of celery, chopped fine
  • 1 - large bell pepper
  • 1 - quart of okra
  • 2 cans cut up stewed tomatoes
  • 4 cans tomato sauce (8 oz cans)
  • 1 can chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 4 tablespoons tony chachere's creole seasoning
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 8 teaspoons crab and shrimp boil
  • - bacon grease
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup parsley flakes
  • ROUX
  • 3/4 cup bacon grease
  • 6 tablespoons flour

How To Make elaine's gumbo

  • Step 1
    Cook chicken in 2 quarts of water until done.
  • Step 2
    Remove chicken and cube
  • Step 3
    Dice all the vegetables and saute in bacon grease until wilted
  • Step 4
    Add saute vegetables to chicken stock.
  • Step 5
    Add cans of tomatoes and tomato sauce.
  • Step 6
    Add all seasonings except Crab and Shrimp boil and Creole seasoning.
  • Step 7
    Make ROUX: Brown flour in bacon grease over medium heat. When brown, add hot water - enough to make smooth
  • Step 8
    Put Roux in pot of vegetables
  • Step 9
    Add Crab and Shrimp boil and Creole seasoning
  • Step 10
    Cook until vegetables are tender
  • Step 11
    Add chicken, shrimp and sausage the last 10 minutes of cooking
  • Step 12
    Serve over rice

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Category: Other Soups
Keyword: #Gumbo
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

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