Name: Traditional Southern Gumbo
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup flour; 1 small bunch of celery, diced; 1 onion, diced; 2 tsp garlic; 1 TBSP cajun seasoning; 1 bay leaf; 1 can stewed, crushed tomatoes; 6-8 cups chicken broth; 1 pack of smoked sausage, sliced & pan fried; 2 cups of chicken, cooked & chopped; 1 pound of shrimp (peeled & deveined) that have been sauteed in butter, garlic & old bay seasoning if you like

Traditional Southern Gumbo

When it's chilly outside, all I want is comfort food. Soups, stews, pasta... all the things! This gumbo is perfect for a cold, winter night. I serve it over rice with homemade cornbread on the side and it is PERFECT. Make it as spicy as you like!

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Servings 4 people

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 small bunch of celery, diced
1 onion, diced
2 tsp garlic
1 TBSP cajun seasoning
1 bay leaf
1 can stewed, crushed tomatoes
6-8 cups chicken broth
1 pack of smoked sausage, sliced & pan fried
2 cups of chicken, cooked & chopped
1 pound of shrimp (peeled & deveined) that have been sauteed in butter, garlic & old bay seasoning if you like

Instructions

In a large, skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat, then add flour. Stir constantly, for about 10 minutes until the roux starts to darken.
Add onions & celery, and stir until softened, then add seasonings, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf. Then add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally for approx 30 minutes.
After the 30 minutes, add in the chicken, shrimp & sausage and stir. Cook for about 5-10 more minutes. Serve over rice with cornbread. ENJOY!