How to Make Easy Gumbo Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can compare to a hearty gumbo. This classic Louisiana dish is a rich and flavorful soup that is perfect for warming up on a chilly day. With a combination of meats, vegetables, and savory spices, gumbo is a beloved staple of Southern cuisine. While traditional gumbo recipes can be quite complex and time-consuming, this easy gumbo soup recipe simplifies the process so that you can enjoy all the delicious flavors of this iconic dish without the hassle.<...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®), or more to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked instant rice (such as Minute®)
  • 16 ounces frozen cut okra
  • 14 ounces smoked kielbasa sausage, halved and sliced thinly
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 dash hot sauce, or to taste
  • 1 pound shredded cooked chicken

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat vegetable oil over medium heat in a large stock pot. Add garlic, celery, bell peppers, onion, oregano, Creole seasoning, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over vegetable mixture and mix well. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken stock, water, rice, okra, sausage, tomatoes, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until sausage is heated through and vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cooked chicken and heat through, about 5 minutes more. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Nutrition

    436 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 862mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 56mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 488mg