Barb S Gumbo Recipe

Ingredients for Barb S Gumbo

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Canola Oil
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• Yellow Onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Chopped Tomatoes
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• Bay Leaves
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Hot Pepper Sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Canned Corn
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra
• 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
• Rice for serving

How to Make Barb S Gumbo

1. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour to create a dark roux (this will take about 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly).
2. Add 1 medium chopped onion, 2 stalks chopped celery, 1 chopped bell pepper, 4 cloves minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to the roux. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until vegetables are softened.
3. Gradually whisk in 8 cups of chicken broth, 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce (adjust to your spice preference), 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 bay leaf.
4. Bring the gumbo to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
5. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
6. For shrimp gumbo: Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
7. For chicken gumbo: Add 1.5 pounds of cubed chicken breast during the last 20-30 minutes of simmering. You can also add 8 ounces of smoked sausage along with the chicken.
8. For a crab gumbo: Add one 6 ounce can of crabmeat with the shrimp.
9. Serve hot over steamed rice.