Best Chicken Shrimp Sausage Gumbo Recipes

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SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN GUMBO



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This hearty Indiana gumbo is great anytime of year, but especially when it's cold outside and you and your friends are huddled around the tube watching the game. Any of the meats may be substituted or omitted to suite your own tastes.

Provided by Nick

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped green bell pepper
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 pound Italian sausage
3 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 pound cooked, shredded chicken
2 cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups spicy tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (such as V8®)
4 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 pound uncooked shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and stir flour in a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat until flour turns golden brown, about 15 minutes. Pour browned flour into a bowl and return pot to heat.
  • Increase heat to medium and add oil to the pot. Cook and stir onions and bell peppers in hot oil until slightly softened, about 7 minutes.
  • Stir garlic, thyme, and bay leaves into onion mixture; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add sausage to onion mixture and cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir diced tomatoes with juice, shredded chicken, chicken broth, vegetable juice cocktail, browned flour, and Creole seasoning into sausage mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer, stirring often, until mixture is hot and flavors blend, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Pour shrimp into sausage-chicken mixture; bring to a simmer. Cook shrimp until they are pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaves. Season gumbo with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 138.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1409.3 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

CHICKEN, SHRIMP, AND SAUSAGE GUMBO



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This recipe was a culmination of several recipes that I ran across through the years. It is time consuming but it is worth it. Note: The roux is probably the most important part of making a gumbo, take your time and you will be rewarded (To quote Alton Brown). The darker the color, the richer it will be. I like mine very dark.

Provided by B-B-Q Man

Categories     Gumbo

Time 4h30m

Yield 14-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb kielbasa, sliced into 1/2 inch thick medallions
1 lb andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch thick medallions
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined (save the shells to make a stock)
2 cups cold water
1/4 cup creole seasoning, divided (I use Tony Cacheres)
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups onions, small dice
1 cup green bell pepper, small dice
1 cup celery, small dice
2 tablespoons garlic, minced (or to taste)
8 ounces tomato paste
3 bay leaves
96 ounces chicken broth
1 -2 teaspoon cayenne (more or less to taste)
1 bunch scallion, small dice
cooked long-grain rice (as much as you think you'll need)
file powder (served on the side)

Steps:

  • In large skillet brown both sausages on medium-low heat. Set aside till later. You may need to do this in batches.
  • In small sauce pan add water and shrimp shells and simmer for 20 minutes covered. Remove from heat and let sit for another 20 minutes, covered. Strain stock and reserve for later.
  • Season chicken and shrimp with 2-3 tablespoons of creole seasoning and set aside.
  • To make the roux:.
  • In 12 quart heavy bottom stock pot, heat oil over medium/medium low heat. Add the flour all at once and stir constantly with wooden spoon until it turns to a dark chocolate color. (approximately 20-30 min.) Do not rush this by turning up the heat, It will burn very quickly, not to mention it might splatter and this stuff is like napalm if it gets on your skin.
  • Add the onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic and continue the constant stirring. Cook until they soften (5-10 minutes). This will look like a very thick paste.
  • Add the bay leaves, and stir in the tomato paste and cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Pour the chicken stock and reserved shrimp stock in and stir till the paste (roux) is combined.
  • Put the sausage, the rest of the creole seasoning,and the cayenne in and raise the heat to bring to a soft boil. For about 10 Minutes.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer, add uncooked chicken and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Now check the consistency. You can always add a little water or broth if necessary.
  • Simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and stir. The shrimp will cook very quickly. As soon as they turn pink you're ready to serve.
  • To serve:.
  • Place a pressed scoop of rice in the middle of your bowl (I like to use an ice cream type scoop, that way it stays rounded and centered in the bowl) and ladle the gumbo around and over the top of the rice.
  • Sprinkle some scallions on top and serve with the file powder on the side.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 175.4, Sodium 1885.8, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 38.3

GUMBO - SHRIMP, TASSO HAM, ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE, CHICKEN, FILE'



Gumbo - Shrimp, Tasso Ham, Andouille Sausage, Chicken, File' image

After many experiments with Gumbo, guidance 15 years ago from a friend's Cajun Father and bravery to get the roux dark enough, I can finally say I have conquered it to my family and friend's taste. It is a labor of love! When I made this for book club (where we eat as much as we read) it had rave reviews as the best gumbo they had ever had. I have to humbly admit, I felt the same way. Of course, this is best made a few days ahead and allowed to rest. I made this on a Sunday (It took all danged day!) and served on Wednesday. This makes a big batch. I used a a 7 1/4 quart Le Creuset dutch oven. I ordered the Tasso and Andouille Sausage directly from http://www.dartagnan.com/ since it is not readily available in my area (Also, they are salty and spicy enough for us, so I did not need to add any additional heat). I provided Louisiana Hot Sauce and Tabasco on the side. One may be tempted to add tomatoes, but they are not necessary and even a distraction for this dish.

Provided by SparkleKristy

Time P3DT1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 lbs andouille sausages (cut bite sized)
2 1/2 lbs tasso (cut bite sized, Tasso is different from regular ham)
2 lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut in quarters)
2 lbs shrimp, large (peeled and deveined)
12 cups chicken stock (homemade if you have it, use an old rotisserie chicken carcass)
2 cups celery (chopped)
4 cups onions (chopped)
2 cups bell peppers (chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (removed from stem)
3 bay leaves (whole)
2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
vegetable oil, as needed for browning meats
file powder
Italian parsley, fresh, chopped

Steps:

  • Separately, chop / prepare all ingredients necessary as defined above and set aside.
  • Heat a large heavy pot (cast iron / enameled cast iron) on medium high until pre-heated. Add some oil and saute each meat separately and in batches to brown nicely. (A pain, but worth it, I promise). Start with Andouille, then Tasso, and chicken. Some of the meat will stick and that is perfect. It imparts a rich flavor that is important to your gumbo. After browning, set aside.
  • ROUX: This is a critical step that requires constant tending. The goal is to cook this flour until it is somewhere between brown and black without burning it.Go for the color of a Hershey's kiss or darker. It is required to make the gumbo you want to make and well worth it. This takes me 45 minutes to an hour to get the right color. Each time I make gumbo I try to get it darker and darker. Don't be afraid to turn the heat up and down even if it take you longer. Better to take longer than to burn it. If you have black flecks, you have burned it and must start over. (You can do it perfectly though!).
  • Add 2 cups oil and 2 cups flour to the.
  • Pour the 2 cups oil and 2 cups flour into your pot. Stir slowly, consistently until it is brown / black. (It will happen. Just keep going.).
  • When the roux has reached the desired color, add the chopped celery, onion and peppers and stir constantly for 8-10 minutes. Be careful not to burn. Cast irons hold heat well, so feel free to lower your temperature and just cook longer).
  • Add chicken stock one ladle / cup at a time, stirring in between each addition to keep temperature and to make sure your roux doesn't break).
  • Add all meats and drippings (except shrimp) and reduce to simmering uncovered for three hours stirring delicately and occasionally. Add shrimp and cook for 15 minutes more.
  • Taste a little to adjust seasonings to your preference and then refrigerate in pot for three - four days.
  • Reheat when ready to serve. Serve over rice topped with fresh parsley. Allow each diner to sprinkle their own file' for thickening and flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 923.6, Fat 67.4, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 198.5, Sodium 1530.7, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 7.5, Protein 43.5

CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, AND SHRIMP GUMBO



CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, AND SHRIMP GUMBO image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Shellfish     Stew     Sausage     Fall     Spring     Summer     Winter

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup vegetable oil (not olive oil)
1 large onion, chopped
½ cup chopped green pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbls. Paul Prudhomme's Poultry Magic
4 cups hot water
2 pounds chicken thighs, skinned, boned, and cut into bite-size pieces
12 ounces Andouille or smoked sausage, cut into ½-inh slices and quartered
1 bottle clam juice (optional)
8 oz. shrimp
½ - 1 cup Okra (we use sliced frozen okra)
Hot cooked rice
Filé powder (optional-we don't use)

Steps:

  • In a heavy 4-quart Dutch oven stir together the flour and oil till smooth. Cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir the roux constantly (about 5 minutes-maybe more, depending on how dark it gets). Roux should be a dark reddish brown. Stir in the onion, green pepper, garlic, and seasoning. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or till vegetables are tender. Gradually stir the hot water into the vegetable mixture. Stir in chicken. Bring mixture to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 40 minutes. Stir in the sausage. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes more till chicken is tender. Remove from heat. Skim off fat. (I use a paper towel.) Peel shrimp and put peels in either a steamer or cheesecloth. Add to broth. Simmer for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove peels. About 25 minutes before serving, cook rice. About 10 minutes before serving, add okra. While okra is cooking, cut shrimp into bite-size pieces. Add shrimp about 5 minutes before serving. Cook till heated through. Spoon gumbo over hot cooked rice. Serve with ¼ to ½ teaspoon filé powder to the side of each serving to stir into gumbo, if desired. Makes 6 servings. We usually double this recipe.

CHICKEN, SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP GUMBO



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I know, another gumbo recipe....This one is from 'Plantation Celebrations', the cookbook I received from the best swap partner ever, Luby, in the latest swap. The addition of the shrimp was my idea. I really liked this recipe because there weren't a lot of spicy spices in it...I like the spiciness but my husband does not. It was easy enough for me to add Tabasco to my own portion while at the table. I used smoked turkey sausage in this.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Gumbo

Time 3h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 chicken, cut into pieces
1 lb smoked sausage or 1 lb andouille sausage
1 cup oil
1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup diced garlic
3 quarts chicken stock
24 button mushrooms
2 cups sliced green onions
1 bay leaf
1 sprig thyme
1 tablespoon chopped basil
salt
cracked pepper, to taste
Tabasco sauce or hot sauce, to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (1 lb) package frozen cooked shrimp
4 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • *Removeas much fat from the chicken as possible; cut smoked sausage or andouille into half inch slices and set aside.
  • In a two gallon stock pot, heat oil over medium heat; sprinkle in flour and whisk constantly until a golden brown roux is achieved; DO NOT scorch; if black specks appear, discard it and start again.
  • Add onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic; saute 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are wilted; add chicken and sausage, blending well into vegetable mixture; saute approximately fifteen minutes.
  • Add chicken stock, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until all is incorporated; bring to a rolling boil, reduce to simmer and cook approximately one hour, stirring occasionally and skimming any fat or oil that rises to the top of the pot.
  • Add mushrooms, green onions, bay leaf, thyme and basil; season to taste with salt, pepper and Tabasco.
  • Cook an additional one to two hours if necessary, until chicken is tender and falling apart; add parsley and shrimp; cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until shrimp is hot; adjust seasonings and serve over hot steamed white rice.
  • Pass additional Tabasco at the table, to taste.
  • *Youmay want to boil the chicken a couple of hours before beginning the gumbo.
  • Reserve the stock, debone the chicken and use the meat and the stock in the gumbo.

ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE, CHICKEN, AND SHRIMP GUMBO



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This is a basic gumbo recipe. Different vegetables and meats can be added to it, so have fun with it.

Provided by Therealuncle_d

Categories     Cajun

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces clarifed butter
4 ounces all-purpose flour
2 onions, small dice
2 green peppers, small dice
4 stalks celery, small dice
3 garlic cloves, minced
32 ounces stock (chicken or beef)
2 -3 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 lb boneless chicken parts, cooked
1 lb tail-off shrimp, cleaned and deshelled
1 lb andouille sausage, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds
1/4-1/2 teaspoon file powder
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, combine the clarified butter and flour. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for about 20 minutes until the roux turns very dark brown almost black. (Don't be intimidated by the color of the roux, the darker it is the better).
  • add onion, carrot, and celery to roux and cook until tender.
  • Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  • Slowly add stock to roux in 3 stages, ensuring that the roux is completely smooth. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer.
  • Add cajun seasoning and file powder.
  • Add the sausage, chicken, shrimp, and allow it to cook until the shrimp just turns pink.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with rice and a wedge of lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.8, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 178.3, Sodium 1457.5, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.9, Protein 34.7

CROCK POT CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO WITH SHRIMP



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Make and share this Crock Pot Chicken and Sausage Gumbo With Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Gumbo

Time 9h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cooking oil
3 cups water
12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced & browned
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 cups sliced okra or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen whole okra, partially thawed and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (12 ounce) package frozen shelled deveined cooked medium shrimp, rinsed
3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • For the roux, in a heavy 2-quart saucepan stir together the flour and oil until smooth.
  • Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook and stir constantly about 15 minutes more or until a dark, reddish-brown roux forms.
  • Cool.
  • In a 5-quart crockery cooker place water.
  • Stir in roux.
  • Add sausage, chicken, okra, onion, sweet pepper, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, can tomatoes, and ground red pepper.
  • Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours then add shrimp for 20 minutes.
  • Skim off fat.
  • Serve over the hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.4, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 134.9, Sodium 1059.3, Carbohydrate 41.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 28.5

CAJUN CHICKEN SAUSAGE SHRIMP & CRAB GUMBO



Cajun Chicken Sausage Shrimp & Crab Gumbo image

I have been making gumbo since my early 20's and I have never measured any of the ingredients. I always just cook by sight but I did try to measure them for this posting. I like my gumbo slightly spicy so you may want to use less cajun spices and eliminate the pepper sauce.

Provided by Lorrie Butler

Categories     Seafood

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 large chopped onions
1 large chopped bell pepper
2 c chopped green onions
4 oz parsley or parsley flakes (desired amount)
1 jar(s) savoie's roux or 1 lb. homemade roux *
2 lb cajun smoked sausage
1 lb pork tasso
4 lb skinless boneless chicken
3 clove chopped or minced garlic
5 Tbsp cajun seasoning
2 c chopped celery
1 bay leaf
2 lb andouille sausage
1 pinch oregano, dried or fresh
1 pinch thyme, dried or fresh
1 Tbsp hot pepper sauce
4 can(s) water
2 can(s) chicken broth
1/4 c chicken bouillon granules
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
5 cleaned gumbo crabs,

Steps:

  • 1. 1: Warm up a large gumbo pot over medium heat, then reduce to low heat. 2: In a cast iron skillet, saute' smoked sausage in half of the cooking oil over medium high heat until sausage begins to brown (about 4 to 5 minutes). 3: Transfer sausage to the gumbo pot. 4: Saute' andouille in the skillet over medium high heat until slightly browned. 5: Transfer andouille to gumbo pot. 6: Saute' chopped onions, celery, and bell pepper in butter in the skillet for 8 to 10 minutes. 7: Add all seasonings and bouillon granules to skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. 8: Transfer vegetable and seasoning mixture to gumbo pot. 9: Saute' chicken, half a batch at a time, in remaining cooking oil until slightly browned. 10: Transfer chicken to gumbo pot. 11: Add hot pepper sauce, chicken broth, and water to gumbo pot and bring to a boil over medium high heat. 12: Crumble in dark roux. 13: Bring to a boil again, then reduce heat, and cook gumbo on a low boil for 60 minutes. 14: Reduce heat to a low simmer for 10 minutes. 15: Add shrimp and crabs or lump crab meat and simmer an additional 10 minutes 16: Garnish with green onions and serve with potato salad.

CROCKPOT CHICKEN, SAUSAGE & SHRIMP GUMBO



CROCKPOT CHICKEN, SAUSAGE & SHRIMP GUMBO image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken

Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-16 oz. package Kielbasa or Smoked Sausage, sliced in 1/4 inch rounds
3 T. butter, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 red or green pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1-9 or 10 oz. package frozen sliced okra, thawed
1/3 cup oil
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups hot chicken broth
1 cup hot water
1 1/2cups chopped cooked chicken (I use the deli-roasted chicken)
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2teaspoon salt
1/2teaspon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
12 oz. peeled and deveined raw shrimp
3 cups cooked hot rice

Steps:

  • Step One: Brown the kielbasa in a heavy saucepan and add to crockpot. Step Two: Add 1 T. butter to keilbasa drippings and saute onion, red pepper, celery and garlic to tender. Place in crockpot. Step Three: In a separate saucepan, saute thawed okra in 2 T. Butter until ropiness starts to disappear, about 10-15 minutes and add to crockpot. Step Four: Roux 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup flour Heat oil over medium heat and then add flour, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low (not on simmer) and continue cooking and stirring for 15 minutes until roux is dark and the color of pecans. Add: 3 cups hot chicken broth 1 cup hot water Mix until smooth and place in crockpot. Add chopped chicken, tomatoes, salt, pepper, red pepper & stir all ingredients. Cook on Low Heat setting for 6-7 hours. Add Shrimp during the last 20 minutes and cook until pink. Serve over hot rice.

CHICKEN/SHRIMP/SAUSAGE GUMBO



CHICKEN/SHRIMP/SAUSAGE GUMBO image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Pepper     Shellfish     Sausage

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

6 boneless chicken thighs
1 lb peeled shrimp
5 sausage links
(marjorem/oregano/cajun season/salt pepper/garlic - season meats)
roux (1 cup olive oil/1 cup all purpose flour)
2 tablespoons of minced garlic
3 qts (12 cups) chicken broth
3 stalks of celery (sliced)
2 large tomatoes (diced)
1 red onion (chopped)
1 white onion (chopped)
2 red peppers (chopped)
2 green peppers (chopped)
**cajun seasoning (1/4 cup):
*2 tsp salt
*2 tsp garlic powder
*2 1/2 tsp paprika
*1 tsp ground black pepper
*1 tsp onion powder
*1 tsp cayenne pepper (hot chilli powder)
*1 1/4 tsp dried oregano
*1 1/4 tsp dried thyme
*1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • 1. cook sausage in oil (season) and remove, cook shrimp (season) and remove, cook chicken (season) and remove 2. over medium heat, blend olive oil and flour to create a roux, stir constantly until browned and slightly bubbly 3. mix in garlic and cook for 1 minute 4. gradually stir in chicken broth, bring mixture to a boil 5. add in celery, tomatoes, onions, green/red peppers, and cajun seasoning mixture 6. reduce heat and cover/cook for 20 minutes (stir often) 7. mix cooked chicken/sausage/shrimp into mixture, cook for another ten minutes. 8. serve with rice (optional)

CHICKEN, SHRIMP & SAUSAGE GUMBO RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Chicken, Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by paulmartinjr

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/4 cup canola oil
1 (8-ounce) package smoked sausage
2 pounds chicken thighs, skinless
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion diced
1 cup celery, chopped, about 3 stalks
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 (14-ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
1/2 pound crab legs
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning.
1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder or 1 cube
1 tablespoon thyme, fresh or dried
2 bay leaves
6 cups chicken stock
1 pound shrimp, 41/50 count, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon gumbo file
10 cups rice, cooked

Steps:

  • Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy bottomed Dutch oven. Cook the chicken until browned on both sides and remove. Add the sausage and cook until browned, and then remove. Set aside In a large Dutch oven or heavy bottomed saucepan combine melted butter, oil and flour until smooth. Cook on medium heat, stirring continuously, for about 20 to 30 minutes or until it turns a rich dark brown color - just like chocolate. Don't walk away from the stove during this process. It might burn. When you have achieved your desired color. Remove from stove and let it cool. Return the Dutch oven back on the stove. Add the onion, garlic, green pepper and celery and cook for 8- 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Then add chicken, sausage, crab legs, creole seasoning, chicken bouillon or cubes, paprika, thyme, bay leaves and let it cook for 5 minutes. Followed by can tomatoes about 6 cups of chicken stock, bring to a boil and let it simmer for about 45 to 50 minutes .Add the shrimp, simmer for 5 more minutes. Stir in file powder, green onions, and chopped parsley. Adjust thickness of soup and flavor with broth or water and salt to your taste.

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