LOUISIANA GUMBO

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I was originally taught this recipe from a friend from Louisiana. Over the years, I have tweaked it to make it my own recipe. One thing to note - it's hard to make a little Gumbo, so this is great to serve guests!

Provided by ANITA ELDER

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pkg smoked sausage, sliced
1 lb chicken legs
1 lb snow crab legs
2 lb large shrimped, peeled and deveined
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalk(s) celery, chopped
2 Tbsp bay leaves, crushed
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp ground thyme
2 Tbsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 Tbsp gumbo file
1 pkg okra, frozen
ROUX
1 Tbsp shortening
1/4 c flour

Steps:

  • 1. Cook chicken, sausage, vegetables (except okra), and seasonings with enough water to cover for one hour.
  • 2. Add remaining ingredients, except frozen okra and cook an additional 30 minutes.
  • 3. Make roux* of flour & shortening and add to gumbo.
  • 4. Add okra and cook additional 5 minutes.
  • 5. Serve with white rice.

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