GUMBO Z'HERBES

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Leafy Green     Pork     Super Bowl     Mardi Gras     Ham     Spinach     Turnip     Winter     Mustard Greens     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 to 10 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 cabbage leaves (from 1 large head)
1 lb mustard greens
3/4 lb turnip greens
1/2 lb beet greens (from 1 bunch beets; including stems)
2 smoked ham hocks (1 lb each)
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 to 2 small fresh hot red chiles (2 to 3 inches long), minced, including seeds
10 oz baby spinach
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons cider vinegar plus additional for serving
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Accompaniments: hot sauce such as Tabasco; corn bread or rice

Steps:

  • Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a 6- to 8-quart wide heavy pot. Add cabbage and simmer, covered, until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer cabbage with tongs to a colander reserving cooking liquid, then add half of mustard, turnip, and beet greens to cooking liquid. Simmer uncovered, 5 minutes. Transfer greens with tongs to colander with cabbage, then cook remaining greens in same manner and transfer to colander. When greens are cool enough to handle, finely chop.
  • Add ham hocks to cooking liquid (liquid will not cover them completely) and simmer, covered, 1 hour. Transfer with tongs to a cutting board to cool. Transfer ham broth to a bowl, adding water if necessary to measure 5 cups liquid. Discard skin, bones, and fat and finely chop ham.
  • Cook onions and garlic in butter in pot over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add ham broth in a slow stream, stirring constantly. Add chopped greens, ham, thyme, and minced chile and simmer, uncovered, until greens are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Gradually add spinach, stirring until wilted. Stir in parsley, vinegar, and salt. Serve with hot sauce and additional vinegar if desired.

Mxo Zondi
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This gumbo is a must-try! It's so flavorful and delicious.


Taj Noor
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I'm not a big fan of gumbo, but this recipe was really good. The broth was flavorful and the chicken and sausage were cooked perfectly.


Anil Sharma
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This gumbo is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the spicy flavor.


Suraj kumar Kuswaha
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I've made this gumbo recipe several times and it's always delicious. I love the way the flavors come together.


Michael Gomez
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This gumbo is always a hit at my parties. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Selint Foji
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This gumbo was a disappointment. The broth was bland and the chicken and sausage were dry.


Naresh Rana
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I love this gumbo recipe! It's so flavorful and the chicken and sausage are always cooked perfectly.


Busisiwe Dludlu
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This is the gumbo recipe I've been looking for! It's so easy to make and it tastes just like the gumbo I grew up eating.


Jannat Moni
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This gumbo was a little too thick for my taste, but the flavor was good. I would thin it out with more broth next time.


Queen Raxx
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I'm not a big fan of gumbo, but I tried this recipe and it was actually really good. The broth was flavorful and the chicken and sausage were cooked perfectly.


Suriya Islam
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This gumbo is delicious! I love the rich flavor of the broth and the tender chicken and sausage. I will definitely be making this again.


Hassn Ali
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The gumbo was good, but it was a little bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Daqwuan Gamble
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This is the best gumbo recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


domo rogo
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I made this gumbo for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Zuleyxa Mahmood
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This gumbo was a little too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Ashii ashii
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I've made this gumbo recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Jean Pierre
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This gumbo was divine! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The broth was so flavorful and rich, and the chicken and sausage were cooked to perfection. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.