Joerg's Gumbo Recipe

Name: Joerg's Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups celery, chopped; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 2 cups bell peppers, chopped; 1 cup sweet red pepper; 1 cup carrot, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine; 4 large tomatoes, chopped; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon basil; 3 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (can use tabasco or cayenne pepper); 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup canned corn; 1 cup of canned zucchini (optional); ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 12 lbs okra, sliced (fresh or frozen); 1 lb pork sausage; 9 cups rice, cooked

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups celery, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 cups bell peppers, chopped
1 cup sweet red pepper
1 cup carrot, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
4 large tomatoes, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon basil
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (can use tabasco or cayenne pepper)
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup canned corn
1 cup of canned zucchini (optional)
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 12 lbs okra, sliced (fresh or frozen)
1 lb pork sausage
9 cups rice, cooked

1
Heat a large frying pan and add flour.
2
Toast until flour is browned.
3
Remove from heat.
4
In a large soup pot, add the oil, then saute the celery, onion, green pepper, carrot, garlic and tomatoes and cook, stirring all the time, until almost tender.
5
Stir in the flour to coat the veggies.
6
Add the chicken stock and seasonings and simmer a few minutes until vegetables are tender.
7
While vegetable mixture is simmering, slice sausage into bite size chunks and brown in skillet.
8
When ready, add to vegetable mixture.
9
Simmer and stir about 30 minutes until it starts to thicken.
10
Add okra and simmer another 10-15 minutes.
11
Serve about 1 1/2 cups gumbo over 3/4 cup cooked rice and pass the hot sauce!

2713

kcal

Calories

Fat

396

Carbs

183

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups celery, chopped, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Joerg's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Joerg's Gumbo

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Variations & substitutions

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