Gumbo Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Start by preparing all the ingredients. Dice the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Mince the garlic. Slice the sausage and okra.

2. 2

   Cook the Sausage

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the Andouille sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove the sausage and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In the same pot, add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Brown the Chicken

   Add the chicken thighs to the pot and brown on all sides. Season with salt and black pepper.

5. 5

   Add Remaining Ingredients

   Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, okra, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.

6. 6

   Simmer the Gumbo

   Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the gumbo simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

7. 7

   Add Shrimp

   Stir in the shrimp and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

8. 8

   Serve

   Remove bay leaves. Serve the gumbo over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions.