Southern Style Gumbo
Description
This streamlined Southern-style gumbo offers a warm, aromatic experience without the hours-long cook time of traditional roux-based versions. It features a savory chicken broth base infused with fresh thyme, bay leaves, and a hint of cayenne pepper for gentle warmth. The dish highlights tender sauted onions, celery, green peppers, and tomatoes, which provide a hearty vegetable foundation. Delicate canned crab meat is stirred in at the end to preserve its texture and sweet flavor. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe serves six and pairs beautifully with hot steamed rice. Its a comforting, protein-packed meal that brings home-style flavor to your table with minimal effort and ingredients you likely already have on hand.Ingredients
Directions
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Slice onion, celery, green pepper, and tomatoes into uniform pieces.
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Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat.
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Saut sliced vegetables until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Remove bay leaf and stir in thawed crabmeat and salt to taste.
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Heat gently just until the crabmeat is warm, being careful not to boil.
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Serve hot over steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 318.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17.5g27%
- Saturated Fat 4.9g25%
- Cholesterol 89.0mg30%
- Sodium 182.5mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 7.3g3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
- Sugars 4.2g
- Protein 28.5g57%
* 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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