Description
Learn how to make a flavorful Authentic Cajun Gumbo with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a cozy night in or entertaining guests!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, diced
Additional Ingredients:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups okra, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Roux: In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add flour and stir constantly until dark brown, about 20-30 minutes.
- Cook Aromatics: Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Cook until softened. Stir in garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add Meat: Add sausage and chicken. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
- Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, tomatoes, okra, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Simmer for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Remove bay leaves. Serve over cooked white rice. Garnish with green onions and parsley.
Notes
- Gumbo tastes even better the next day as flavors meld together.
- You can adjust Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
- For a thicker gumbo, cook the roux longer until it reaches a darker color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1140mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg