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gumbo

(1 rating)
Sansdawn avatar
Recipe by
Heather Parrish Maliakal
@Sansdawn
Manchester, NH

This is one of my comfort foods, I change the meats to keep it different. Not only can I get my picky eater son to eat this, but my husband's co-workers ask for it whenever there is an office buffet lunch in the works! It's great for a rainy day cuddle on the couch meal :) Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For gumbo

  • 1/2 c
    vegetable oil
  • 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 lg
    onion, diced
  • 1/2 c
    fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    celery, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    scallion, sliced
  • 6 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 4 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    creole seasoning
  • 2 lb
    any meats: sausage, shrimp or chicken. you can also mix them up too.

How To Make gumbo

  • 1
    In large pot combine oil and flour, cook over medium/high heat until it's very brown in color, stirring constantly
  • 2
    Add onions, parsley, celery, bell peppers, scallions and garlic to pot and cook until vegetables are tender. Stir regularly
  • 3
    Add broth, salt and creole seasoning.
  • 4
    Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 5
    Add your chosen meat, or combination of meats, simmer until meat is cooked through.
  • 6
    Serve over rice or enjoy as a stew :)
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