Authentic Gumbo Recipe

Ingredients for Authentic Gumbo

• Vegetable Oil
• Flour
• Onions
• Bell Pepper
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• Water
• Bay Leaves
• Ground Thyme
• Roasting Chickens
• Salt
• Cayenne
• 1 pound Andouille sausage, sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• Fresh Parsley
• 2 tablespoons file powder (optional)

How to Make Authentic Gumbo

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, prepare the roux by slowly whisking together the flour and oil over medium heat until it is a dark brown color, stirring constantly to prevent burning (about 20-30 minutes).
2. Add the chopped onion, celery, and green bell pepper to the roux and cook until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Add the Andouille sausage and chicken to the pot. Cook until the sausage is browned and the chicken is cooked through (about 8-10 minutes).
5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7. Add the okra and shrimp during the last 15 minutes of cooking time.
8. Remove the bay leaves. If using, stir in the file powder (start with 1 tbsp, adding more to taste).
9. Serve hot over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions.