Barb'S Gumbo Recipe

Name: Barb'S Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup flour; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/3 cup celery, chopped; 1/3 cup bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine; 1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 3 cups chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (Tabasco or cayenne pepper or to your taste.); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup canned corn or 1/2 cup frozen corn; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups okra, sliced (fresh or frozen); 1/2 - 1 lb shrimp, cleaned & shells off; rice

Servings: persons

1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup canola oil
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon basil
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 - 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (Tabasco or cayenne pepper or to your taste.)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canned corn or 1/2 cup frozen corn
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups okra, sliced (fresh or frozen)
1/2 - 1 lb shrimp, cleaned & shells off
rice

1
Add oil to skillet, heat over medium heat add the flour, to make a roux.
2
(It is ready when it's color matches that of a penney).
3
This may take about 15 minutes.
4
Stir in onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and black pepper.
5
Cook over medium heat about 3 minutes or till vegetables are crisp tender.
6
Gradually stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, salt, Worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce, corn, okra, Basil, thyme, cumin and bay leaf.
7
Bring to boiling point; reduce heat.
8
Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
9
Add SHRIMP during the last 5 minutes.
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Serve over Rice.
11
This can also be made with chicken, if using chicken.
12
Use chicken breast cut in chunks Add during the last 20 to 30 minute cooking time.
13
Smoked sausage is also good added with the chicken.
14
I have added a can of crabmeat to the shrimp version.

568

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup canola oil, 1/3 cup celery, chopped, 1/3 cup bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Barb'S Gumbo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Barb'S Gumbo

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Variations & substitutions

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