Mom's Gumbo Recipe

Name: Mom's Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or 4 tablespoons canola oil; 4 tablespoons flour; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large bell pepper, chopped; 2 sticks celery, chopped; 4 garlic cloves; 4 (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized chunks; 12 lb sausage, chopped into bite-sized chunks (andouille); 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth; 12 lb okra; 2 bay leaves; cayenne; cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon thyme (or to taste); black pepper; salt (optional, taste first)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons vegetable oil or 4 tablespoons canola oil
4 tablespoons flour
1 large onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
2 sticks celery, chopped
4 garlic cloves
4 (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized chunks
12 lb sausage, chopped into bite-sized chunks (andouille)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
12 lb okra
2 bay leaves
cayenne
cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon thyme (or to taste)
black pepper
salt (optional, taste first)

1
For the roux, pour oil into saucepan over medium heat.
2
Slowly add flour while mixing in with the oil.
3
Stir continuously until rue is a dark chocolate brown.
4
This will take approximately 30 or so minutes.
5
If you stop stirring to do something else, the roux will burn and you'll have to start all over again.
6
If roux doesn't get dark enough, you can add kitchen bouquet.
7
Once the roux is dark brown, add vegetables one by one starting with onion.
8
Make sure each vegetable is thoroughly mixed in before adding the next vegetable.
9
Garlic will be the last to add.
10
Delay adding okra until just before serving (add a little sooner if you're using frozen okra) to avoid them from getting mushy.
11
Add in seasonings.
12
Taste test while cooking.
13
Add the meat and mix inches Allow chicken to brown, then add chicken broth.
14
Stir thoroughly.
15
Let simmer for at least 10 minutes to blend all the flavors.
16
Serve over rice.

624

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or 4 tablespoons canola oil, 4 tablespoons flour, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 large bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mom'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.

Mom's Gumbo

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