Blue Bayou Gumbo Recipe

Name: Blue Bayou Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup flour; 1 cup onion, diced (about 2); 1 cup celery, diced; 2 quarts chicken stock; 1 cup okra, sliced; 12 ounces meat (cubed chicken, andouille sausage and or shrimp); 1 (6 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon gumbo file; 1 tablespoon salt, divided use (OR to taste); 2 cups rice, cooked; optional; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 lb green bell pepper, diced; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 cup onion, diced (about 2)
1 cup celery, diced
2 quarts chicken stock
1 cup okra, sliced
12 ounces meat (cubed chicken, andouille sausage and or shrimp)
1 (6 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon gumbo file
1 tablespoon salt, divided use (OR to taste)
2 cups rice, cooked
optional
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 lb green bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

1
Place room-temperature butter in a small saute pan or saucepan over very low heat. Slowly whisk in flour until very smooth. Continue whisking until the roux begins to brown.
2
Add the onion and celery. Cook for 5 minutes.
3
Add the stock and stir. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4
Add remaining ingredients (except file and salt) and return to a simmer. Adjust salt to taste.
5
If you are adding seafood, add it at the very end and make sure it is completely cooked.
6
Add file.
7
Mix well and serve over rice.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup flour, 1 cup onion, diced (about 2), 1 cup celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Blue Bayou Gumbo falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Blue Bayou Gumbo

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