Gumbo Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. (4 sticks) unsalted butter; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 red bell peppers, in medium dice; 2 green bell peppers, in medium dice; 2 medium onions, in medium dice; 2 celery stalks, in medium dice; 1 1/4 gallon (20 cups) chicken stock; 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 lb. andouille sausage, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices; 3 1/2 lb. chicken, roasted and boned; hot sauce to taste; boiled rice as accompaniment

Servings: persons

1 lb. (4 sticks) unsalted butter
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 red bell peppers, in medium dice
2 green bell peppers, in medium dice
2 medium onions, in medium dice
2 celery stalks, in medium dice
1 1/4 gallon (20 cups) chicken stock
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 lb. andouille sausage, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices
3 1/2 lb. chicken, roasted and boned
hot sauce to taste
boiled rice as accompaniment

1
In a 12-quart stockpot melt butter over moderately low heat. Gradually add a third of the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, and cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Add a third more flour and stir constantly 30 seconds. Add remaining third of flour and stir constantly 30 seconds. Continue to cook roux, stirring constantly, until it is the color of dark mahogany, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
2
Add bell peppers and stir constantly 30 seconds. Add onions and celery and stir constantly 30 seconds. Add the stock to roux, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add all remaining ingredients except chicken, rice, and hot sauce and bring to a boil. Simmer gumbo, uncovered, 45 minutes, skimming off any fat and stirring occasionally. Add chicken and simmer 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning with hot sauce. Serve over rice.

1910

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

Carbs

145

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. (4 sticks) unsalted butter, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 red bell peppers, in medium dice, 2 green bell peppers, in medium dice, 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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