This is a green variation of the hundreds of gumbo recipes that utilizes frozen varieties of greens. You may use fresh greens if you have access to them. Originally from an October 1980 issue of Bon Apetit...
This is one of the least complicated gumbo recipes I've tried, yet it comes from Cajun Cuisine cookbook, so it's still all about Cajun! I skip the oysters for personal preference!
Substitute cooked, shelled shrimp for crab, if you wish. From the Creole chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.
The "green" in this Cajun-style soups comes from a mixture of spinach, watercess, and parsley. If you don't have watercress, simply increase the parsley to 2 bunches.
It took me a few years to perfect this recipe, as my Gumbo expectations are very high. After suffering through many failures, this was the keeper. Hope you enjoy it. If you try it, please let me know your...
Another of Candy's mom's recipes - so you know it's going to be a little of this and a little of that. This is perfect for a cool or warm night... serve over rice or crackers.
Delicious chicken gumbo consistency with tomato base. Makes plenty to last for several days. Serve over hot cooked rice and sprinkle with filé powder, if desired.
My husband's grandmother taught me this recipe. She actually cooked for Cajun festivals. She used 40-gallon trash cans for her stock pots. People would line up for this authentic Cajun specialty. This...
Gumbo has a history of being made with roux, but my mom's recipe didn't have it. This gumbo without roux is my most requested item at work, tailgating parties, and home. The vegetables really shine in...
This is the BEST gumbo I have ever had. (No okra!) Hearty and classic. If you can't find andouille, use a good smoked sausage or kielbasa. The gravy is so rich, have lots of bread to sop it up. A friend...
This is a healthier version of a New Orleans classic, using brown rice and a lean ham. You can also choose to use the chicken instead of the andouille, but I like it spicy, so I'll keep it! Again, I found...
I found this in a book that my mama gave to me (Famous Brand Name Recipes) and I love it! I'm a soup addict and the only meat that I eat is seafood so it works out great for me. Hope you enjoy! Microwave...
Gumbo, which originated in New Orleans, is the most characteristic dish of the Crescent City. The filé gives that slippery smoothness to the dish which is so characteristic of gumbo. Sliced okra is used...
Wonderful gumbo, a bit different from the typical recipe. So good on the first cold day of fall. (I've been making this recipe for my husband for 32 years)
Dis iz a terrific gumbo recipe, if'n you close your eyes, you'll swear Mama is makin'it fer ya. Feel free to substitute crawdads fer de shrimp. File is optional and is always added off of the heat. Add...
My husband's grandmother taught me this recipe. She actually cooked for Cajun festivals. She used 40-gallon trash cans for her stock pots. People would line up for this authentic Cajun specialty. This...
Truly the best gumbo recipe. The cayenne is adjustable for the amount of heat you want in your gumbo. If you like Cajun this is by far the best gumbo you will ever have. The recipe was given to me by a...
A healthy alternative to the high-calorie gumbo that will settle your craving without the guilt. Add rice, okra, and shrimp if you like. Serve over cooked brown or white rice.
This is a gumbo recipe that's been borrowed and recombined from three different people's recipes, and this is how it ended up! Laissez les bons temps rouler! Be sure to have some file powder and hot pepper...
Making gumbo can be time consuming, so speed things up by using your multi-functional pressure cooker. Garnish with chopped flat leaf parsley, if desired, and serve over rice.
I don't pretend to be an expert at making Gumbo. However, I searched everywhere for a recipe that my family would like. This takes a lot of work but is very tasty. I realize that "credible" gumbo is not...
This is a great recipe for a hearty soup. You can substitute tame turkey for wild turkey and still call it wild turkey gumbo because of the wild rice. You can add more kick by increasing the spices or...
Great for finishing off that holiday ham that just won't quit! Also able to freeze and save for later if hammed out. Two of my 3 young sons loved it. The third asked for no beans and shrimp which was easy...
A healthy alternative to the high-calorie gumbo that will settle your craving without the guilt. Add rice, okra, and shrimp if you like. Serve over cooked brown or white rice.
A healthy alternative to the high-calorie gumbo that will settle your craving without the guilt. Add rice, okra, and shrimp if you like. Serve over cooked brown or white rice.