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spicy chicken pumpkin soup

Chicken Gumbo with Spiced Pumpkin Broth

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Medium Skillet
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Ladle
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound chicken thighs boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 pound andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 stalk celery chopped
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 1 cup okra sliced
  • 2 cup cooked white rice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Season chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning and cook in the pot until browned; remove and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add the andouille sausage and cook until browned; remove and set aside with the chicken.
  • Add onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot, sauté until vegetables are tender.
  • Sprinkle flour over the sautéed vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form.
  • Stir in pumpkin puree, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  • Return cooked chicken and sausage to the pot and add bay leaves.
  • Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add okra to the pot and continue simmering for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves and discard.
  • Serve gumbo over cooked white rice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a richer flavor, prepare the gumbo a day in advance and allow it to rest overnight in the refrigerator. This will let the spices meld together beautifully. Be sure to adjust the spice level according to your preference, and consider adding a splash of hot sauce if you like it extra spicy.
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