Quick And Simple New Orleans Gumbo Recipe

Name: Quick And Simple New Orleans Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth, divided; 2 cups uncooked rice; 4 celery ribs, chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, petite diced and undrained; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1 lb smoked kielbasa, cut into 1/2 slices; 1/4 large green pepper, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon pepper; 3 bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cold water; 1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

6 cups chicken broth, divided
2 cups uncooked rice
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, petite diced and undrained
1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 lb smoked kielbasa, cut into 1/2 slices
1/4 large green pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper
3 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cold water
1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
salt, to taste

1
In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Stir in rice, celery, onion, and garlic. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine 2 remaining cups of chicken broth, tomatoes, chicken, kielbasa/polish sausage, green pepper, thyme, pepper, bay leaves, liquid smoke and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3
Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into chicken mixture. Stir in shrimp. Cook, uncovered, 4 - 6 minutes or until shrimp just turn pink and gumbo is thickened. Discard bay leaves.
4
Remove rice from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes; stir in parsley.
5
Place 1/2 cup rice in a bowl, and serve 1 cup of gumbo over the top.

1461

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

190

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups chicken broth, divided, 2 cups uncooked rice, 4 celery ribs, chopped, 2 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Quick And Simple New Orleans Gumbo falls under the Seafood 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!

Quick And Simple New Orleans Gumbo

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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