Carol’s Louisiana Gumbo

Carol’s Louisiana Gumbo

5.0 from 2 votes
Course: DinnerCuisine: SouthernDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water

  • 1 cup roux*

  • 3 cups chopped onion

  • 1 bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 2 cloves fresh garlic

  • 1 large can vegetable broth

  • Salt, black pepper, and red pepper, to taste

  • Cajun seasoning, to taste

  • 1 pkg. frozen chopped okra

  • 1 lb. vegan chicken, chopped (optional)

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion tops

  • Cooked rice

Directions

  • Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Add the roux and boil for 30 minutes.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until softened. Add the garlic, broth, salt, black pepper, red pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour. Add the okra and cook for an additional hour. Add the vegan chicken and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the parsley and green onion tops 15 minutes before serving. Serve over the cooked rice.

Notes

  • *Note: For the roux, combine equal parts of flour and oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 30 minutes, or until chocolate brown, being careful not to burn. (If it does burn, you’ll have to throw it out and start over.)
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