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Chicken Gumbo Soup

N/A Allergens: Wheat, Soy
Chicken Gumbo Soup

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine Cajun, Creole, American Southern
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Chicken, Water, Vegetables, Roux (flour, oil), Rice

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

A hearty, commercially prepared soup inspired by the traditional Creole/Cajun stew, typically featuring chicken, vegetables, and a flavorful broth.

Sensory Profile

TasteSavory, Spicy, Umami, Complex
TextureThick, Hearty, Chunky
AromaSpicy, Herbal, Chicken Broth
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 240 g
Calories70 kcal
Total Fat3 g
Saturated Fat1.5 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol15 mg
Protein4 g
Total Carbohydrate6 g
Dietary Fiber1.5 g
Total Sugars0.5 g
Calcium25 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Potassium125 mg

Chef’s Secret

A truly authentic gumbo starts with a dark roux, cooked patiently until it's the color of milk chocolate.

Substitutions

Best Match

Chicken Noodle Soup

1:1

Simpler, less spicy, similar base concept

Mulligatawny Soup

1:1

Spiced, chunky, different flavor profile

Homemade Gumbo Base

Variable

For authentic flavor, time-consuming

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

1:1

Different format, similar flavor elements

Buying Guide

Check ingredient list for quality chicken and vegetables.

Flavor Pairings

Rice cornbread hot sauce.