Gumbo Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 to 4 cloves chopped garlic; 1 large, chopped onion; 1 medium bell pepper, chopped; 2 to 3 bay leaves; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; salt and hot sauce to taste; 3 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 3 Tbsp. flour; 3 Tbsp. cooking oil; 8 to 10 oz. frozen okra; 4 c. chicken broth; any quantity your choice meat (chicken, turkey, smoked sausage, crab, shrimp or any combination)

Servings: persons

3 to 4 cloves chopped garlic
1 large, chopped onion
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
2 to 3 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
salt and hot sauce to taste
3 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. thyme
3 Tbsp. flour
3 Tbsp. cooking oil
8 to 10 oz. frozen okra
4 c. chicken broth
any quantity your choice meat (chicken, turkey, smoked sausage, crab, shrimp or any combination)

1
In a 3-quart pot over medium-high heat, make a roux by adding oil, then flour, stirring constantly.
2
Brown flour to a very dark brown, almost burning.
3
Add garlic, bell pepper and onion.
4
Turn down heat; saute until tender.
5
Add chicken broth, okra, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, hot sauce and salt.
6
Heat until boiling.
7
Cook over medium heat for 1 hour.
8
Add meat and bay leaves.
9
If using seafood or smoked sausage, add raw and cook until done.
10
If using chicken or turkey, add 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
11
Heat thoroughly.
12
Add water as needed to keep gumbo to a thin consistency.
13
Serve over rice with crackers. Serves 6 to 8.

672

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 to 4 cloves chopped garlic, 1 large, chopped onion, 1 medium bell pepper, chopped, 2 to 3 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Gumbo falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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