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Authentic Cajun Gumbo

Traditional Louisiana gumbo made with dark roux, chicken, sausage, and shrimp.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Roux
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup flour
Gumbo
  • 12 oz andouille sausage
  • 1 lb chicken thighs
  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 1 onion
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups cooked rice

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Make dark roux by cooking oil and flour until deep brown.
  2. Add sausage and chicken; cook.
  3. Add vegetables and cook.
  4. Add broth and simmer 30–40 minutes.
  5. Add shrimp and cook 5 minutes.

Notes

Dark roux is essential for authentic flavor.