Smoked Sausage Gumbo

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 4 hours
Yield 5 servings
Serve up the flavors of the bayou! You'll leave the table satisfied, as it's chock-full of veggies, seasonings and sausage. Add in even more Cajun flavor with Andouille sausage. —Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, onion, green pepper and carrot; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in sausage, tomatoes, oregano, thyme and cayenne. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 4-5 hours. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 391 calories, 30g fat (9g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1011mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein.

Serve up the flavors of the bayou! You'll leave the table satisfied, as it's chock-full of veggies, seasonings and sausage. Add in even more Cajun flavor with Andouille sausage. —Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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