Basic Gumbo Recipe

Name: Basic Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds chicken or crab, etc.; 5 pounds sausage (preferably Italian or andouille); 1 cup olive oil; 1 cup flour, all-purpose; 2 tablespoons garlic minced; 3 quarts chicken broth; 1 can beer or 1 bottle; 6 stalks celery diced; 4 each italian plum (roma) tomatoes diced; 1 each sweet vidalia onions sliced; 16 ounces tomatoes, canned diced, with been chile peppers, 1 can; 2 tablespoons red chili peppers freshly chopped; 1 bunch parsley leaves freshly chopped; 1/4 cup cajun seasoning; 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined

Servings: persons

5 pounds chicken or crab, etc.
5 pounds sausage (preferably Italian or andouille)
1 cup olive oil
1 cup flour, all-purpose
2 tablespoons garlic minced
3 quarts chicken broth
1 can beer or 1 bottle
6 stalks celery diced
4 each italian plum (roma) tomatoes diced
1 each sweet vidalia onions sliced
16 ounces tomatoes, canned diced, with been chile peppers, 1 can
2 tablespoons red chili peppers freshly chopped
1 bunch parsley leaves freshly chopped
1/4 cup cajun seasoning
1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined

1
Cook chicken then stir in sausage and cook until done.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
Over medium heat mix olive oil and flour to create roux.
4
Stir constantly until roux browns and is bubbly.
5
Mix in garlic and cook for ~1 minute.
6
Gradually stir broth and Ber into roux.
7
Bring to a boil then mix in vegetables and Cajun seasoning.
8
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for ~40 minutes, stirring often.
9
Mix meats into mixture.
10
Cook, stirring frequently, for another 20 minutes.

1906

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

234

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds chicken or crab, etc., 5 pounds sausage (preferably Italian or andouille), 1 cup olive oil, 1 cup flour, all-purpose, and more.

Yes, Basic 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.

Basic Gumbo

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