Seafood Gumbo Soup Recipe

Prepare the ingredients

Chop the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Slice the okra and set all ingredients aside.

Sauté the vegetables

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Add the okra

Stir in the sliced okra and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Prepare the broth

Add the chicken broth and tomato paste to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Season the gumbo

Add the Creole seasoning, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the seafood

After simmering, add the shrimp and crab meat to the pot. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.

Final touches

Remove the bay leaves, adjust seasoning if needed, and stir in the chopped parsley and green onions before serving.