Easy Gumbo

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• OUTOFIDEAS
  
  
  
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Many of us in the south make gumbo w/o okra. The secret of a good gumbo is a smoky roux, the flour and fat paste browned slowly over low heat. It can be done with olive oil and whole grain flour. I also use thyme and "shrimp boil"; & yes, we do use sausage and shrimp in the same pot! Pour over rice. - 3/4/08
  
  
• MSLIZINCA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Call this what you like...it's tasty and easy to make. - 3/11/08
  
  
• JAZZYONE53
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  ALLERGIC TO SHRIMP OMITTED SERVED WITH GRILLED TALAPIA ON A BED OF STEAMED RICE - 10/4/10
  
  
• SPARKTO125
  
  
  Bad
  

  1 of 6 people found this review helpful
  this isn't a gumbo....you have to make a roux!
  secondly...you would almost never put seafood in the same gumbo as chicken and sausage. You can make real "gumbo" healthy...but this is more like a heavily protein dense soup! I would have used water instead of chicken broth...if you have the roux - 3/11/08
  
  
• MUVFASTA
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Hey ladies!
  For those of you that make a roux with oil and flour. You can use whole wheat flour and bake it in the oven. - 3/9/08
  
  
• TERESA1401
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I loved this recipe!! My husband loves Gumbo but me now so much a fan but i absolutely loved this. I did leave out the shrimp for my bowl but otherwise I will make it again. I will add some okra next time! Delicious!!!! - 3/6/08
  
  
• CD2474617
  
  
  
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  This was absolutely delicious. I love the combination of the three. Very easy & quick meal. - 3/6/08
  
  
• GABSTER3
  
  
  Good
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I have now tried this gumbo and it was good. Very tasty and will try it again - 3/5/08
  
  
• NIJM08
  
  
  
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Wow people! Its ok if it has a slightly high fat content! Just make sure you have small portion! - 3/5/08
  
  
• EMAGINDAT
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I used MUCH less sausage and added a pack of frozen okra. This reduces the cholest/fat content and still gives the flavor. Its tasty! - 3/4/08
  
  
• CARLYOUTDOORS
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  if you leave out the shrimp it lowers the cholesterol and by using fat free reduced sodium broth or veggie broth it lowers sodium content and fat content. Can replace sausage with firm fish or smoked tofu if want to again lower fat and sodium... - 3/4/08
  
  
• MADISON101
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I found this very good. It was pretty thick so served it on rice. We all enjoyed it. What I liked was the high fibre content. - 3/4/08
  
  
• MYSTERYGIRL17
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I tried it and the family (picky eaters) and I (not a picky eater) loved it. We will eat this again in the future. - 3/4/08
  
  
• NAVYGIRL_MOM
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I changed the chicken broth to the fat free kind to lower the calories and fat. Cal are now 303.5, and fat is 2.6g and fiber 4.8. Went from 7 pts to 5 pts per serving! - 3/4/08
  
  
• ILYAS_THE_MAD
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Excellent this is very tasty indeed, but i only had the Shrimps removed for i dont like them but i replaced them with fish. - 3/4/08
  
  
• MOORELADY350
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  mmmmmmmmmm good, hubby & I love it. Will do this again. - 1/21/08
  
  
• FEYDRUS
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  As easy as advertised and quite tasty! - 5/17/07
  
  
• EDDIEV64
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Needs bay leaf and/ or
  Felea. Will be trying it again with those seasonings in it - 7/29/15
  
  
• CGARR442
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I don't care what it's called...all I know is it was delicious! I actually used some leftover turkey instead of the chicken and only used half the cayenne just because we can't handle a lot of spice. I will make this again. - 12/29/11
  
  
• DAVIDLIVELY
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This recipe looks and smells great. I'm looking forward to eating it. - 11/4/11
  
  
• MSBEFORE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Wonderful taste. Not the prettiest dish, but definitely worth a try. - 9/29/11
  
  
• JUSFLUFFY
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Yummy. Whole family loved it. - 7/26/10
  
  
• DASEEMAN
  
  
  Very Good
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This is a great recipe! Everyone loved it. I will definetly make it again. - 9/26/09
  
  
• TRYHARD731
  
  
  
  
  I found it very tasty, substututed left over ham for the sausage and added a little hot sauce to spice it up a bit. I madeway to much rice with it, but it still turned out good. - 1/8/09
  
  
• JANNAK
  
  
  Very Good
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  My husband and I really liked it a lot! Perfect for the fall! - 10/21/08
  
  
• RDANEEL
  
  
  
  

  0 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Looks interesting but with all that sodium, seems like instant high-blood pressure! - 7/15/08
  
  
• KADILL4
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Whether it's gumbo or soup, this sounds delicious! I will make sure to try this one. Spark people are creative so we can modify if you want to lower the calories etc.
  - 3/28/08
  
  
• 1682DG
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Gumbo is so good I grew up having it from the south and it was so good.The would put flour in the pan and almost burn it and add chick dripping from it also the polish ring ,and dried shrimps, chicken breast and man it was the best. - 3/9/08
  
  
• JPATRICE1
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Note for Thimbles (3/4/08)
  I have a good recipe to use Okra:
  
  "Corn and Okra Soup"
  1 can (14 1/2 ounces) Okra, drained
  1 can (8 ounces) whole-kernel corn, drained
  2 cups chicken broth
  1/2 cuo diced cooked chicken
  1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
  1 small onion, diced
  1 cup milk
  Salt & pepper - 3/6/08
  
  
• CARMILEE1
  
  
  Very Good
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Really enjoyed this. - 3/6/08
  
  
• DRUNKIN78
  
  
  Bad
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  It's healthy but I could never eat a gumbo that has celery and tomatoes, besides the roux makes the gumbo and there isn't anything healthy about a roux! You shouldn't advertise this as gumbo, it's more a soup. - 3/4/08
  
  
• CD1880451
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Will try this ! Be creative people! If the fat or salt are to high, then use substitutes, for pity sake! Sounds delicious! - 3/4/08
  
  
• THIMBLES
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  shouldn't gumbo have okra? I was looking for a recipe using okra. - 3/4/08
  
  
• 6FLAGS
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  summited by 6flags (3/4/08
  Looks good and will try it. - 3/4/08
  
  
• HARVESTHILL
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Sounds good, but a gumbo is usually made with okra as a thickener (the word "gumbo" derives from an African word for okra). This looks more like a jambalaya... - 3/4/08
  
  
• JAY_DEE
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Wow! This recipe is probably very tasty, BUT..have a look at the cholesterol and sodium content ! This is NOT healthy eating, so I'll pass. - 3/4/08
  
  
• CKUNA1984
  
  
  Bad
  

  0 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Too much calories and too fat for me. I'm traing to lose weight not gain. - 3/4/08
  
  
• CD1972380
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Sounds good, going to buy the stuff i need and give it a go. - 3/4/08
  
  
• GUNNERSHE
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  very tasty - 3/4/08
  
  
• MUSLIMAH49
  
  
  Good
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  this one came out nice. I did not eat myself I made it for some who need some food. I hope they enjoy it. I let you know when they return the bowel. - 3/4/08
  
  
• SHIITAKE
  
  
  
  
  Very tasty!!!! - 3/4/08
  
  
• RABBITAQUI
  
  
  
  

  0 of 3 people found this review helpful
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