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Authentic Cajun Gumbo Recipe
Marigold Voss

Authentic Cajun Gumbo

A rich and flavorful Cajun gumbo made with a deep roux, tender chicken, smoky sausage, and aromatic vegetables. This classic Louisiana dish is hearty, comforting, and packed with bold Southern flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Vegetable oil for roux
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour for roux
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 1 cup Celery chopped
  • 1 cup Green bell pepper chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken shredded
  • 2 cups Andouille sausage sliced
  • 5 cups Chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp Black pepper freshly ground
  • ½ tsp Salt adjust as needed
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme optional
  • 2 leaves Bay leaves whole
  • 2 tbsp Parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 2 cups Cooked rice for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
  2. Add flour and stir continuously to make a roux until it turns deep brown.
  3. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook until softened.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add sausage slices and cook for 3–4 minutes.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and stir to combine.
  7. Add shredded chicken, Cajun seasoning, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 35–40 minutes.
  9. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed.
  10. Serve hot over cooked rice and garnish with parsley.

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Notes

  • Stir the roux constantly to prevent burning.
  • Darker roux gives deeper flavor but requires patience.
  • You can add shrimp for a seafood variation.
  • Best served fresh but tastes even better the next day.