I use fresh okra in this recipe for chicken gumbo soup, but if you can’t find it, you can use frozen. Don’t be alarmed by the somewhat slimy juices okra gives off. All the sliminess will disappear as it cooks.
This recipe is a great quick dinner.
Chicken Gumbo Soup
Servings
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion peeled and finely chopped
- 1 small green pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 1 whole jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
- 3 stalks celery finely chopped
- 2 cup okra washed, trimmed and cut into 3–4 pieces
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1-2 cloves garlic crushed
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 8 cup stock
- 1 cup rice
- ½ pound cooked chicken cut into ½-inch | 1 cm cubes
Instructions
- Over medium heat, sauté the onion, pepper, jalapeño, celery, okra, salt, pepper, chili powder and garlic in olive oil for 5 to 7 minutes. The vegetables should wilt but not brown.
- Add the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes and stock. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Add the rice and simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken, and simmer until the chicken is heated through and the rice is tender.
What size can of diced tomatoes?
What kind of stock, chicken, vegetable?
Thank you.
This soup is a “winner”. I will step up the okra, jalapenos and diced tomato next time and try to incorporate the filé flavoring next time. I had to omit the green bell peppers (allergies) but it did not diminish the wonderful flavor. It is a great one-dish meal accompanied by a lovely green salad.
My husband loved this soup (he likes spicy food) even tho he hates chicken soup! Highly recommended, pretty easy. Great way to use up cooked chicken breast. Almost like a stew. Stayed nicely on the plata; great on these Friday nights when Shabbat comes in so early!
Instead of cooked chicken, would it be fine to add fresh chicken breast once the stock begins to boil?
What is file powder?
File, is a seasoning made from dried powered sassafras leaves. It is available in the spice section of most supermarkets. It is sometimes called gumbo file. It is a very traditional seasoning for gumbos. Generally one would use ether file or okra to thicken a gumbo.
Wow, thanks so much for letting me know, I have to try it.
I haven’t had okra in years. After a recent conversation with my sister I remembered about okra and its “slimy, thickening” properties. It could be a way to thicken soup made for pressure canning. This idea is what lead me to your site! I will be trying this recipe soon, and looking at your other recipes. Thank you.
Rather than okra, try a teaspoon to tablespoon of file powder during the last 10 to 15 min. It not only thickens the gumbo, but adds a nice flavor punch. Also no okra slime to deal with ;0)
I made this for dinner not too long ago, and it was incredibly tasty. I substituted the jalapeno for a habanero (my family loves spice). The end result was still a delicious soup. Thanks for sharing.
haven’t made it yet let you know later