Creole Gumbo | New Orleans' Most Iconic Dish

Creole Gumbo is one of the greatest comfort foods to ever come out of Louisiana. A rich, dark roux, smoky andouille sausage, tender chicken, juicy shrimp, the holy trinity of onion, celery and bell pepper, and bold Creole seasonings all come together in one unforgettable pot. This is authentic New Orleans flavor made right at home. Don't let the roux intimidate you. I'll show you exactly how to build that deep, chocolate-colored base that gives gumbo its incredible richness. Once you make it from scratch, you'll understand why gumbo is one of Louisiana's most iconic dishes. 📝 Full Recipe: https://gypsyplate.com/creole-gumbo/ 🛒 Ingredients: ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons cooking oil, divided 14oz andouille sausage, sliced 1 pound boneless skinless chicken, cut into medium sized chunks 2 tablespoons +2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, divided ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 celery, diced 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 14oz canned crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped + more for garnish 2 bay leaves 6 cups chicken stock 1 cup frozen okra pieces ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on salt, to taste pepper, to taste scallions, green part, sliced for garnish #gumbo #creolegumbo #louisianacooking #neworleansfood #comfortfood #souprecipes #cajunfood #gypsyplate