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Gumbo is a rich stew-like dish that originated in Louisiana in the 1800s. Gumbo always starts with a roux, the holy trinity (celery, bell peppers and onions), stock and then proteins are added, usually sausage, seafood or chicken. Gumbo is a meal eaten all across Louisiana and the south. With Mardi Gras in full swing, this is a wonderful high-protein dinner to enjoy with y our family! (Check out the health benefits of protein.)

While some gumbos simmer all day, this easy gumbo recipe is ready in about 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. The gumbo starts with a roux made of butter and flour. Onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, celery, andouille (Cajun sausage) or smoked sausage, garlic, cayenne pepper, a bay leaf, garlic powder, creole or Cajun seasoning, chicken broth, okra and chicken join in the fun and it turns into a rich bowl of fantastic gumbo.

Serve this simple, quick and easy Cajun gumbo for dinner over rice. You could also make some cornbread or garlic bread as a side dish. Delish!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour (all-purpose or gluten-free flour)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 8 ounces andouille or smoked sausage, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup sliced fresh or frozen okra
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken chicken
• rice, for serving
• chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the butter and melt. Whisk in the flour. Constantly whisk until the flour starts to turn golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. (For a gluten-free gumbo, use gluten-free flour.)
2. Add the onion, bell peppers and celery. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. 
3. Add the sausage, garlic, cayenne, paprika, bay leaf, garlic powder and creole seasoning. Stir and cook about 2 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add the okra and gently simmer about 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the cooked chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Cook a few minutes more and then ladle into serving bowls. (You could throw some cleaned shrimp into the pot about 5 minutes before it's finished cooking.) Serve with rice and garnish with chopped green onions, if desired. Store any leftover gumbo in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave.

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