Gumbo Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 12 large white onion; 3 celery ribs; 3 garlic cloves; 1 (14 ounce) canpetite diced tomatoes; 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 medium skinless chicken breasts; 4 andouille sausages; 18 peeled and de-veined jumbo prawns; 2 -3 tablespoons low sodium chicken base; 1 tablespoon chili powder; ½ tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 bay leaves; 1 ½ teaspoons file powder; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 shake red pepper flakes; salt and pepper; basic roux; ½ cup white rice

Servings: persons

1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
12 large white onion
3 celery ribs
3 garlic cloves
1 (14 ounce) canpetite diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 medium skinless chicken breasts
4 andouille sausages
18 peeled and de-veined jumbo prawns
2 -3 tablespoons low sodium chicken base
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 bay leaves
1 ½ teaspoons file powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1 shake red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
basic roux
½ cup white rice

1
Dice peppers, celery, onions, and garlic.
2
Cut sausage and chicken into bite sized pieces.
3
Saute aromatics in the bottom of a medium stock pot until they just start to sweat.
4
Throw the proteins you have cut into the pot with the aromatics (if they aren't fully cooked, it wont matter).
5
Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.
6
Fill the pot to just above the ingredients with water.
7
Add chicken base and bring to a boil.
8
After it has been boiling for 15 minutes, lower to a simmer and add the remaining herbs and spices.
9
Let simmer for 1 hour, adding water when it gets low.
10
Bring back to a boil and add roux until it is desired thickness.
11
After boiling for 5 minutes, reduce back to simmer.
12
Add rice and let simmer for 15-20 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
13
season with salt and pepper to taste.
14
In a separate saute pan, color shrimp and add a bit of the gumbo to season the fish.
15
Cook for 5 minutes or until done.
16
Ladle gumbo into a rimmed bowl.
17
lay 3 prawns in the middle of the gumbo.
18
sprinkle with a bit of parsley.

515

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 12 large white onion, 3 celery ribs, 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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