Okra Gumbo

Name: Okra Gumbo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1 cup celery stalks, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced; 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cubed; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 2 dried bay leaves; 1 lb fresh okra, sliced

A rich and savory stew featuring okra, dark roux, aromatic vegetables, sausage, and chicken cooked to tender perfection.

70 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

CajunSoupStovetopStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 cup celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced
1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cubed
4 cups chicken broth
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
2 dried bay leaves
1 lb fresh okra, sliced

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat, then whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour to create a dark roux.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, and 1 cup diced celery stalks, stirring constantly until soft.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 lb sliced andouille sausage, and 1 lb cubed boneless chicken thighs, cooking until browned.
4

Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, then stir in 2 tsp Cajun seasoning and 2 dried bay leaves.
5

Bring to a simmer, add 1 lb sliced fresh okra, and cook until boneless chicken thighs reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Questions

Can I make Okra Gumbo gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Okra Gumbo keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Okra Gumbo?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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