Gumbo Soup Recipe

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Gumbo Soup

Prep Time: ⏱️ 15 minutes
Cook Time: ⏱️ 45 minutes
Total Time: ⏱️ 1 hour
Serves: 🍴 6

🛒 Ingredients:

• 🧈 Butter: 2 tbsp
• 🧅 Onion: 1 medium, chopped
• 🧄 Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
• 🌶️ Bell Peppers: 2 (1 green, 1 red), chopped
• 🥕 Carrot: 1 large, diced
• 🌽 Corn Kernels: 1 cup (fresh or frozen)
• 🥔 Potatoes: 2 medium, cubed
• 🍅 Diced Tomatoes: 1 can (14 oz)
• 🥣 Vegetable or Chicken Broth: 4 cups
• 🌿 Thyme: 1 tsp
• 🌿 Oregano: 1 tsp
• 🌶️ Paprika: 1 tsp
• 🌶️ Cayenne Pepper: 1/4 tsp (optional)
• 🍤 Shrimp: 500g (peeled, deveined)
• 🍗 Chicken Thighs: 2 medium, boneless and skinless, cut into pieces
• 🌱 Bay Leaves: 2
• 🧂 Salt and Pepper: To taste
• 🥄 File Powder: 1 tsp (optional)
• 🍋 Lemon Juice: 1 tbsp (optional)
• 🌿 Fresh Parsley: Chopped, for garnish

🕒 Instructions:

1. Sauté the Veggies (⏱️ 5 minutes):
   • In a large pot, melt 🧈 butter over medium heat. Add 🧅 onion, 🧄 garlic, 🌶️ bell peppers, 🥕 carrot, and 🌽 corn. Cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
2. Cook the Chicken (⏱️ 10 minutes):
   • Add 🍗 chicken thighs to the pot and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
3. Add Broth and Spices (⏱️ 5 minutes):
   • Pour in the 🥣 vegetable or chicken broth, 🧂 salt, pepper, 🌿 thyme, 🌿 oregano, 🌶️ paprika, 🌶️ cayenne pepper, and 🧂 bay leaves. Stir and bring to a boil.
4. Simmer the Soup (⏱️ 25 minutes):
   • Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
5. Add Shrimp and Final Touches (⏱️ 5 minutes):
   • Add 🍤 shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and are fully cooked. Stir in 🥄 file powder and 🍋 lemon juice (if using).
6. Serve and Garnish:
   • Remove the bay leaves. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with 🌿 fresh parsley.

Spicy, Flavorful, and Hearty Gumbo Soup! 🍲🔥