Mrs. Mooney's Secret Gumbo
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A rich, slow-cooked Creole stew built on a roux base with chicken, sausage, tomatoes, and aromatic vegetables. Served over rice, it's a Louisiana comfort classic with deep, layered flavors and moderate heat.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large red pepper (diced)
- 1 large green pepper (diced)
- 1 large yellow pepper (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced or grated)
- 1 onion (diced (optional, original recipe does not call for it))
- 1 ounce large can diced tomatoes (14, I like to use fire roasted)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon creole seasoning (rounded)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (less if you do not want it too hot (more if you do))
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 8 cups chicken broth (two 1 quart cartons)
- 1 1/2 pounds andouille sausage (sliced + halved again into half circles (NO substitutions))
- 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs (may sub chicken breast if desired)
- file powder (for serving)
- white rice (for serving)
- beer bread (for serving)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 225M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 25m
- Cook
- 3h 20m
- Sodium
- 3164mg
- Total sugar
- 11g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 699mg
- Calcium
- 89mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 3164MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.