SHE Cooks: Gumbo!

Hey y'all so today I'm going to share a great soup recipe for you. With Mardi Gras right around the corner, the gumbo recipe is coming your way just in time!

With a mixture of chicken, sausage, and shrimp you're bound to please just about everyone with this one, and it is perfect for those chilly nights. My favorite part about this gumbo is it's not spicy! I don't like hot or spicy foods so I found a recipe I liked and tailored it to my needs! Adjust the below recipe to your needs. Ex - the original recipe calls for cayenne pepper, so if you like it hot add a 1/4 teaspoon to start. You can always add more, but you can't take away!

**I was so excited to eat this that I failed to take pictures while making it, but it's pretty easy!

Let's talk about what you'll need:

2 (14.5 oz) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 small can of tomato paste
1 lb chicken thighs, cooked & shredded
1 large sausage link
1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth
1 green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
white or brown rice

This is a great "dump and simmer" recipe. So these instructions are very simple!

In a big pot (or crockpot) add tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken, sausage, chicken broth, green pepper, onion, celery, and all spices. Stir to combine.

Bring this to a boil and then cover and let simmer for about 45 minutes. (if using a crockpot, cook this part on high for 2 hours)

After the 45 minutes, add your shrimp and cook another 10-15 minutes, or until the shrimp is warm.

Serve the gumbo over rice and enjoy!

I'd love to hear what you think in the comments!

xo Courtney