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New Orleans Creole Gumbo

A classic New Orleans Creole Gumbo recipe, rich and flavorful with a variety of meats and seafood.
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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

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into pieces
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups okra, sliced
  • 3 pcs bay leaves
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz can
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to serve cooked white rice

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Gradually stir in the flour, and continue cooking and stirring until the mixture is a rich brown color, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until the onion is tender.
  3. 3. Add the sausage and chicken, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
  4. 4. Pour in the chicken broth, and add the Creole seasoning, thyme, basil, oregano, okra, bay leaves, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour.
  5. 5. Stir in the shrimp, and simmer until the shrimp are opaque, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6. Serve hot over cooked white rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Creole, Gumbo, New Orleans
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