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Classic Chicken Gumbo

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This American soup features Vegetable shortening, Flour, all-purpose, Onions, finely chopped. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 1026.5
Description
This American soup features Vegetable shortening, Flour, all-purpose, Onions, finely chopped. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable shortening
  • 2 tablespoon Flour,all-purpose
  • 2 Onions,finely chopped
  • 1 Green Bell pepper,fine chop
  • 5 cup Warm chicken broth
  • 8 Tomatoes,peeled/chopped
  • 1/2 pound Okra,cut into 1/4" pieces
  • 1/2 cup Uncooked rice
  • 2 Ribs Celery,chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 Broiler-fryer chicken,cooked
Directions
  1. 1
    In large Dutch oven,
  2. 2
    melt shortening over low
  3. 3
    heat ;
  4. 4
    add flour and
  5. 5
    cook , stirring, until brown, about 10 minutes (do not hurry; if flour burns, roux is ruined).
  6. 6
    Add onions and bell pepper; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Slowly add warm broth; stir until broth reaches a boil.
  8. 8
    Add tomatoes, okra, rice, celery, salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
  9. 9
    Add chicken; when mixture boils again, reduce heat to low, cover and cook about 20 minutes.
  10. 10
    Stir and cook, covered, 20 minutes longer

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1026.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49.0g76%
Saturated Fat 13.6g68%
Cholesterol 289.2mg97%
Sodium 5178.9mg216%
Total Carbohydrate 41.6g14%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g43%
Sugars 2.9g
Protein 93.2g187%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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