Gumbo Z'Herbes Recipe

Name: Gumbo Z'Herbes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons lard or shortening; 3 tablespoons chopped green onions; 1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1/2 pound ham, diced; 2 pounds mixed greens (1/2 pound each spinach, collard greens, turnip greens and cabbage leaves); 2 quarts chicken stock; 1 bay leaf; Cayenne and salt; Pinch ground thyme; Up to 1/4 cup file powder; Steamed rice, for serving; Chopped green onions, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons lard or shortening
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 pound ham, diced
2 pounds mixed greens (1/2 pound each spinach, collard greens, turnip greens and cabbage leaves)
2 quarts chicken stock
1 bay leaf
Cayenne and salt
Pinch ground thyme
Up to 1/4 cup file powder
Steamed rice, for serving
Chopped green onions, for garnish

1
Heat lard in a large soup pot, add onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
2
Add ham and cook for 2 minutes.
3
Add greens, a handful at a time, stirring them into fat until wilted before adding next bunch.
4
Add stock, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon salt, cayenne and thyme .
5
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
6
Taste for seasoning -- greens should be tender and slightly spicy; add enough salt to enhance flavors.
7
To thicken, have gumbo bubbling gently and stir in 1 tablespoon file powder to start; add file a little at a time until thickened; simmer 3 minutes more.
8
Serve with steamed rice and green onions.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons lard or shortening, 3 tablespoons chopped green onions, 1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic, 1/2 pound ham, diced, and more.

Yes, Gumbo Z'Herbes 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.

Gumbo Z'Herbes

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