LOUISIANA GUMBO

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This recipe certainly reflects our area of the country. It really is a meal in itself.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut up
2 quarts water
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 pound fully cooked ham, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 pound fresh or frozen uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup fresh or frozen sliced okra
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Place the chicken and water in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Skim fat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30-45 minutes or until chicken is tender. , Remove chicken; cool. Reserve 6 cups broth. Remove chicken from bones; cut into bite-size pieces. , In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, mix flour and oil until smooth; cook and stir over medium-low heat until browned, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the onions, peppers, celery and garlic; cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the sausage, ham and reserved broth and chicken; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. , Add the shrimp, okra, beans, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Sergio Cisneros
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This is the best gumbo I've ever had! I highly recommend this recipe.


Unika Brantley
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This gumbo is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again.


Aboualnar 24
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I made this gumbo for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and the leftovers were even better the next day.


Ehimwenma Fred
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This gumbo is so flavorful and delicious! I love the combination of the different meats and vegetables.


Shet Shet
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I've made this gumbo several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a cold night.


Zubair Amjad
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This gumbo is a must-try! It's flavorful, hearty, and easy to make.


El LOCO
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I love this gumbo! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Kidane Gezmu
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This is the best gumbo I've ever had! I highly recommend this recipe.


Taylor Olivia Edmonds
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This gumbo is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Hafizul Islam
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I made this gumbo for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and the leftovers were even better the next day.


Henry Enoch
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This gumbo is so flavorful and delicious! I love the combination of the different meats and vegetables. It's a great dish to serve on a cold night.


Michael Owusu Afriyie
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I've made this gumbo several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always amazing. The roux is the key to this dish, so be sure to cook it slowly and until it's a nice dark brown color.


S AJIN
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This gumbo was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were rich and complex, and the roux was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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