Spanish Garbanzo Gumbo Recipe

Name: Spanish Garbanzo Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast; 1 lb shrimp; 1/4 cup Goya mojo juice; 2 tomatoes, Chopped (Or 1/2 Cup of chunky Salsa); 1/2 cup bell pepper; 1/2 cup onion, Chopped; 1/2 cup celery, Chopped; 1/4 cup carrot, Shredded; 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans; 2 cups water; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 ounce chicken gravy

Servings: persons

1 chicken breast
1 lb shrimp
1/4 cup Goya mojo juice
2 tomatoes, Chopped (Or 1/2 Cup of chunky Salsa)
1/2 cup bell pepper
1/2 cup onion, Chopped
1/2 cup celery, Chopped
1/4 cup carrot, Shredded
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans
2 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ounce chicken gravy

1
Place pot on stove with the olive oil on medium high.
2
Rinse chicken breast to clean, chop into bit sized cubes and place in pot with heated olive oil to sear (for about 5 minutes). Stir to keep chicken from burning and to sear all sides of the cubes. (If you are substituting the shrimp with pork, increase olive oil to 4 tablespoons and add the pork at the same time you add the chicken. You will need to sear the mixture a bit longer as well--searing for 8-10 minutes.).
3
Add water.
4
Chop vegetables, grate carrrot and add to pot. A flavorful substitution for the tomatoes is 1/2 (to 2/3) cup of salsa.
5
Add mojo.
6
Drain and rinse garbonzo beans and add to pot.
7
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cover pot for 30 minutes.
8
Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for at least one hour. The longer soup simmers, the softer the garbanzo beans will become.
9
Clean/devein shrimp and add to pot 15 minutes (if fresh) to 30 minutes (if frozen) before serving. (I shouldn't have to say this, but just in case -- remember to remove the tails and any exoskeleton from the shrimp.).
10
*Optional: Add gravy packet just prior to serving to thicken. You can also use flour or corn starch to thicken, but I like using the gravy pack as it adds a bit more chicken flavor to the recipe. (Also, if you are using pork, a pork gravy packet rather than chicken is a delicious way to go.).
11
Serve.

369

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Fat

Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken breast, 1 lb shrimp, 1/4 cup Goya mojo juice, 2 tomatoes, Chopped (Or 1/2 Cup of chunky Salsa), and more.

Yes, Spanish Garbanzo 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!

Spanish Garbanzo Gumbo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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