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Princess Tiana’s Famous Gumbo Recipe

Keesha
Created with a dark roux, vegetables, chicken, shrimp, and sausage, Princess Tiana's Gumbo is authentic and absolutely delicious. This New Orleans-style recipe is best served over white rice with a chilled drink on the side.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4
Calories 423 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Small Green Pepper, diced
  • 1 Onion, Diced
  • 3 Stalks of Celery, Diced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 5-6 Cups Low-Sodium Chicken Stock
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 12 oz Smoked Andouille Sausage, Sliced
  • 4 Cooked Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, cut into 1/2 inch
  • 1 lb. Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp Tabasco

Instructions
 

  • Place the andouille sausage slices in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat, add the oil and flour. Stir constantly and cook for 30 to 45 minutes, until the roux turns a deep, dark brown. Don’t rush this part. Burning the roux will ruin the gumbo, so take your time and keep stirring.
  • Next, stir in the green bell pepper, onion, celery, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables have softened and blended into the roux.
  • Mix in 5½ cups of chicken stock and add the bay leaf. Stir well to combine, then bring to a boil. Let it cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the top.
  • Add the cooked chicken and browned sausage to the pot. Let them simmer for 10 to 15 minutes to deepen the flavor and allow the sausage to infuse the broth.
  • Then, stir in the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, just until they turn pink and are cooked through. If the gumbo seems too thick, stir in the remaining ½ cup of chicken stock to loosen it up.
  • Serve hot over white rice and enjoy every spoonful!

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 42gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 984mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 3mg
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