SAVANNAH GUMBO

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This is a Paula Deen recipe and one of the best recipes I've ever tried. I would suggest making it the day before and giving it a day in the fridge to meld the flavors more. I also throw in some shrimp during the last five minutes of cooking.

Provided by Cathy Estes

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp butter
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp garlic, chopped (about 2 cloves)
2 c smoked sausage, sliced
4 large boneless chicken breasts, diced
4 c chicken broth
1 (28-oz) can(s) diced tomatoes
2 c cut okra
1 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tsp file powder, optional
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a 5 quart pot combine the flour and butter and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the roux has a brown to a light chocolate color.
  • 2. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
  • 3. Add the sausage, chicken, broth, tomatoes, okra, thyme, bay leaves, and cayenne, and simmer over low heat for 45 to 50 minutes.
  • 4. Add the file powder and salt and pepper to taste. Remove and discard the bay leaves.
  • 5. Serve the gumbo over rice. For an extra special pot of gumbo, throw in some peeled shrimp before adding the file.

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