Black-Eyed Peas and Gumbo

Name: Black-Eyed Peas and Gumbo
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 439 grams black-eyed peas; 0 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 177 milliliters chopped celery; 227 grams cooked ham, cubed; 1 teaspoons dried thyme; 79 milliliters all-purpose flour; 79 milliliters chopped fresh parsley; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 0 teaspoons ground black pepper; 355 milliliters chopped okra; 237 milliliters chopped onion; 2 teaspoons salt; 473 milliliters chopped tomatoes; 2 Tbsps vegetable oil; 946 milliliters water

The recipe Black-Eyed Peas and Gumbo could satisfy your Creole craving in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. This soup has 112 calories, 7g of protein, and 3g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 12. If you have bay leaves, garlic, onion, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

Heat 1/3 cup oil in a medium saucepan over medium low heat, and whisk in flour.

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All Purpose Flour

Cooking Oil

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Sauce Pan

Whisk

Whisking constantly, cook 5 to 7 minutes, until a golden brown roux has formed.

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Whisk

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in okra, onion, celery, and garlic, and cook 10 minutes, or until tender.

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Celery

Garlic

Onion

Okra

Cooking Oil

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Thoroughly blend roux into the vegetable mixture. Stir in water, tomatoes, parsley, salt, thyme, cayenne pepper, pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Cayenne Pepper