Gumbo
1 cup butter (2 cubes)
1 cup flour
2 cups chopped celery
3 bell peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
2 lbs chicken thighs, cooked and shredded
1/2 - 1 lb shrimp, deveined and tails removed
Cajun Spice:
1 Tablespoon paprika
1 Tablespoon onion powder
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
Melt butter. Add flour and stir until the color of peanut butter, stirring constantly, on medium low. Do not let burn. Reduce heat and add the broth. Brown the sausage, add to the broth. Add chicken. Saute the vegetables for 15 minutes to soften and add to the broth. Add in the spices, adjust to taste. Let simmer 2-3 hours. Saute shrimp and add to soup 10 minutes before serving.
*Add okra, if desired.
*Add any kind of seafood or protein.
Recipe created by Scott.
