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Gumbo Ingredients

A soul-warming, hearty Southern classic, this Gumbo Recipe brings together smoky Andouille sausage, tender chicken, and juicy shrimp in a rich, flavorful roux-based sauce. Served over fluffy white rice, it’s a comforting one-pot meal that captures the true taste of New Orleans.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb smoked Andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 lb chicken thighs boneless and cut into chunks
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons file powder optional
  • Cooked white rice for serving

Method
 

  1. In a heavy pot, mix flour and vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. Stir constantly until the roux turns dark brown.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; cook until soft.
  4. Add sausage and chicken; brown lightly.
  5. Slowly stir in chicken stock until smooth. Add bay leaves, thyme, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 30–40 minutes.
  7. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3–5 minutes. Stir in file powder if using.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://ekellyn.com/gumbo-ingredients-2/

Notes

  • Stir the roux constantly to prevent burning — it’s the secret to gumbo’s deep flavor.
  • Use chicken breasts instead of thighs for a leaner version.
  • For extra spice, add hot sauce or more cayenne to taste.