Gumbo Recipe

Gumbo Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Begin by slicing the Andouille sausage and cutting the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Sauté the Sausage and Chicken

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and chicken, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Cook the Vegetables

   In the same pot, add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery (the ‘holy trinity’ of Cajun cooking). Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

4. 4

   Add Garlic and Tomatoes

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Then, add the canned diced tomatoes, stirring to combine.

5. 5

   Combine with Broth and Seasonings

   Pour in the chicken broth and add the okra, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Simmer the Gumbo

   Once boiling, reduce heat to low, add the cooked sausage and chicken back to the pot, and let it simmer uncovered for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Serve

   Remove the bay leaves before serving. Ladle the gumbo into bowls over a scoop of cooked rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley.