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New Orleans Creole Gumbo

A rich and flavorful gumbo with a mix of seafood, sausage, and chicken, perfect for a taste of New Orleans.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into pieces
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups okra, sliced
  • 4 cups cooked white rice

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is a dark brown color, about 20-30 minutes.
  2. 2. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the roux. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3. Stir in the sausage and chicken, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. 4. Gradually stir in the chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. 5. Add the shrimp, Creole seasoning, thyme, and okra. Simmer for another 15 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through.
  6. 6. Serve the gumbo over cooked white rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Creole, Gumbo, New Orleans
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