Jul 14 2026
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French Quarter Creole Recipe

Inspired by Wilma's
Time45m
Serves4

smoked chicken, gulf shrimp, andouille sausage, espelette, rice, spicy tomato broth

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Ingredients

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Protein

Vegetables

Spices and Seasoning

Broth

Grains

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Dice the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Mince the garlic and dice the tomatoes. Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

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

  2. 3

    Add Garlic and Spices

    Stir in the minced garlic, espelette pepper, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

  3. 4

    Incorporate the Tomatoes

    Add the diced tomatoes to the pot and stir well. Let it cook for 5 minutes to allow the tomatoes to break down.

  4. 5

    Add Broth and Protein

    Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and add the shredded smoked chicken, sliced andouille sausage, and gulf shrimp. Simmer for about 10 minutes.

  5. 6

    Cook the Rice

    While the broth simmers, cook the rice in a separate pot according to package instructions.

  6. 7

    Combine and Serve

    Once the shrimp are cooked through and the soup is flavorful, serve the broth over a scoop of cooked rice in bowls. Enjoy your French Quarter Creole!

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