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Indulge in this roux-less gumbo recipe

To celebrate National Gumbo Day, re-create this West African influenced gumbo recipe
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WASHINGTON — Puddin's Chicken 'n Beef Sausage Gumbo

Ingredients:

  • roasted chicken
  • andouille sausage
  • celery
  • onions
  • green bell pepper
  • garlic
  • parsley
  • tomatoes
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • hot sauce
  • chicken stock
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • thyme
  • bay leaf
  • Puddin's creole seasoning
  • sassafras (gumbo file)
  • okra
  • Guinness stout
  • rice

For a more West African influenced gumbo, omit the roux and use more okra to thicken your soup! This is great for people who are gluten-free but want an authentic tasting gumbo.

  • 1/2 lb beef andouille sausage
  • 1/2 lb roasted chicken, reserve liquid
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped green bell peppers
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • One 12-ounce bottle amber beer
  • 6 cups shrimp or chicken stock
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp Puddin's creole seasoning
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped tender green onion tops
  • white rice for serving

Throw all of the ingredients in the pot and dine on this tasty gumbo! 

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