Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Soup
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Soup! This Louisiana-inspired recipe is perfect for any occasion.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 486kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked sausage sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken thighs boneless, skinless - diced
- 1 onion medium - chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup okra sliced (fresh or frozen)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooked rice, for serving
Chopped green onions and parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the smoked sausage and oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven. Cook over medium until the sausage has browned - about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.
- Cook the chicken in the same pot for 5-7 minutes, or until it is browned on all sides. Remove and let it rest with the sausage.
- Saute the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in the same pot, cooking for approximately 5 minutes or until the veggies are soft.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, bay leaves, and okra. Stir and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the cooked chicken and sausage back to the pot. Stir and allow the gumbo to simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions and parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 779mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbohydrates: 10g