"Almost" Gumbo
- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 20 Min
The smoked sausage in this rich tomato-based sauce will make your taste buds stand up and take notice of our easy-as-can-be gumbo.
What You'll Need
- 1 pound smoked sausage, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
- 4 cups water
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut okra, thawed and drained
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup uncooked long- or whole-grain rice
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
What to Do
- In a 6-quart soup pot, combine the sausage, water, tomatoes, okra, thyme, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low.
- Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
Note
Want to make this even more authentic-tasting? Add a pound of cooked and peeled shrimp 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 500
- Calories from Fat 294
- Total Fat 33g 50 %
- Saturated Fat 11g 54 %
- Trans Fat 0.3g 0 %
- Protein 18g 35 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 69mg 23 %
- Sodium 1,261mg 53 %
- Total Carbohydrates 31g 10 %
- Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13 %
- Sugars 6.9g 0 %
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BeckySue
May 28, 2016
This was good, but I just had to add a bag of frozen mixed vegetables to it. I like soup, but my son in law doesn't, so I have to pack my soups with lots of stuff and give him some toasted garlic bread to sop up the broth when he's done. Otherwise, I scold him for wasting the delicious broth! I love him anyway. lol (Is there no option to upload photos of the recipes from here I make?)
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May 31, 2016
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MLJPATRIOT 9611777
Nov 19, 2012
I think I will use this and add chicken and a can of gravy for chicken gumbo! Thanks!
ebrittain 6880885
Sep 05, 2011
I love gumbo, but please tell me I can prepare this recipe WITHOUT the okra. I was forced to eat it when I was a child and I can't stand the smell, taste, texture of it. Does anyone have a substitute for it!! The receipe sounds very tasty, especially adding the shrimp. Freda Brittain
silvershadow1102 2 481418
Nov 14, 2010
This is the best Gumbo Recipe I have tried. I always add the Shrimp for the more authentic look and taste. It is really easy to make and yummy too.
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