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Authentic New Orleans Gumbo

Authentic New Orleans Gumbo

This Authentic New Orleans Gumbo recipe is a flavorful blend of spices, meats, and seafood that showcases the heart of Louisiana cuisine.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Cajun, Creole
Servings 8 cups
Calories 465 kcal

Equipment

  • large stock pot
  • skillet
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Roux

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour a little more may be needed
  • ⅔ cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)

For the Gumbo

  • 1 bunch celery diced, leaves and all
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1 bunch green onions finely chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning *
  • 8-10 cups chicken broth * can add chicken bouillon paste to enhance flavor
  • 12 ounce andouille sausages sliced into 'coins'
  • 1 meat Rotisserie Chicken *
  • 2 cups Shrimp uncooked or pre-cooked
  • to taste hot cooked rice for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Make the Roux: In a large, heavy bottom stock pot combine flour and oil. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring constantly for 30-45 minutes.
  • Brown the sausage: In a separate skillet on medium-high heat place the sausage slices in one layer in the pan. Brown well on one side and then flip to brown the other side.
  • Cook the vegetables in broth: Add ½ cup of the chicken broth to the hot skillet that had the sausage to deglaze the pan. Pour the broth and drippings into your large soup pot.
  • Add remaining chicken broth, veggies, parsley, garlic, and roux to the pot and stir well. Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil for 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in Cajun seasoning, to taste. Add uncooked shrimp, if using, and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken, sausage, and pre-cooked shrimp, if using.
  • Taste and serve: Adjust seasonings as needed and serve warm over rice.

Notes

Roux can be made 3-5 days in advance and stored in the fridge. Rice is not included in nutritional information. Store Gumbo covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 1247mgPotassium: 398mgFiber: 1g
Keyword authentic, Dinner, Gumbo, Louisiana, seafood
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