SAUSAGE & CHICKEN GUMBO

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This recipe for classic southern comfort food was the first thing I ever cooked for my girlfriend. It was simple to make but tasted gourmet-definitely love at first bite. -Kael Harvey, Brooklyn, NY

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup canola oil
4 cups chicken broth, divided
1 package (14 ounces) smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup frozen sliced okra, thawed
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, mix flour and oil until smooth; cook and stir over medium heat until light brown, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir until dark reddish brown, about 15 minutes (do not burn). Gradually stir in 3 cups broth; transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker., Stir in sausage, vegetables, garlic and seasonings. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 6-8 hours. Stir in chicken and remaining broth; heat through. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 1548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.