Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsWilma'sGumbo Recipe

Gumbo Recipe

Inspired by Wilma's
Time1h 30m
Serves6

smoked chicken, andouille sausage, okra, rice, substitute grits

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Ingredients

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Protein

Vegetables

Spices and Seasonings

Liquids

Grains

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Dice the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Mince the garlic. Slice the andouille sausage into rounds. Set aside the smoked chicken, shredding it if needed.

Cooking the Gumbo

  1. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 3

    Add Sausage and Chicken

    Add the sliced andouille sausage to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in the shredded smoked chicken.

  3. 4

    Incorporate Spices

    Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients.

  4. 5

    Add Liquids

    Pour in the chicken broth and add the tomato paste. Stir well to dissolve the tomato paste.

  5. 6

    Cook the Gumbo

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. 7

    Add Okra

    After 30 minutes, add the okra to the pot and continue to simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

Preparing the Grits

  1. 8

    Cook the Grits

    In a separate pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve the Gumbo

    Ladle the gumbo into bowls over a generous scoop of grits. Enjoy hot!

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