Hearty Okra Gumbo with Chicken and Shrimp

Name: Hearty Okra Gumbo with Chicken and Shrimp
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
Ingredients: 6 servings basil; 1 leave bay; 6 servings bell pepper; 6 servings chicken thighs, roasted; 6 servings chili sauce; 6 servings garlic; 6 servings lemon juice; 6 servings okra; 6 servings olive oil; 6 servings onions; 6 servings salt; 6 servings shrimp; 6 servings tomato paste; 6 servings diced tomatoes; 6 servings yellow squash

Hearty Okra Gumbo with Chicken and Shrimp might be just the Creole recipe you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. This main course has 469 calories, 22g of protein, and 34g of fat per serving. A mixture of basil, onions, squash, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the lemon juice you could follow this main course with the Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 diet.

Instructions

In a soup pot, combine the chicken, onions, 2 tablespoons of the garlic, the yellow squash, okra, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until the vegetables are very tender.

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Chicken Broth

Yellow Squash

Tomato Paste

Bay Leaves

Vegetable

Tomato

Whole Chicken

Garlic

Onion

Okra

Soup

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Pot

Remove the bay leaves. Set aside.

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Bay Leaves

Just before serving, reheat the soup, then warm the oil in a large skillet and saut the green bell pepper, remaining garlic, basil, and shrimp until the shrimp are just pink.

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Green Pepper