Best 5 Potato Gumbo Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Louisiana with our exquisite Potato Gumbo recipe, a hearty and soulful dish that encapsulates the essence of Cajun cuisine. This delectable gumbo is brimming with succulent shrimp, tender chicken, and an array of vegetables, all simmering in a rich, flavorful broth. The secret lies in the distinctive roux, a roux that forms the foundation of this classic gumbo, lending it an unparalleled depth of flavor. Our recipe includes a detailed step-by-step guide to ensure you achieve the perfect roux, the key to an exceptional gumbo.

But that's not all; this article offers a comprehensive selection of gumbo recipes to tantalize your taste buds. From the traditional Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, bursting with the savory flavors of chicken, sausage, and the holy trinity of vegetables, to the unique Seafood Gumbo, featuring an array of succulent seafood delicacies, there's a gumbo recipe here to satisfy every palate. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver an authentic gumbo experience, capturing the vibrant spirit of Louisiana's culinary heritage.

Whether you're a seasoned gumbo enthusiast or a curious home cook seeking to explore the depths of Cajun cuisine, this article is your ultimate guide. With our carefully curated recipes and expert cooking tips, you'll be whipping up mouthwatering gumbo dishes that will transport you to the heart of Louisiana, leaving your taste buds craving more. Embark on a culinary journey with us and discover the delectable world of gumbo, a true testament to the richness and diversity of Southern cooking.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY TURKEY SWEET POTATO GUMBO



Spicy Turkey Sweet Potato Gumbo image

This gumbo always comes out great. Use your favorite sausage, rice, chicken and or turkey. Doesn't seem to matter, always a crowd pleaser. ENJOY!

Provided by Kevin Smeltzer

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless turkey thigh meat, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound hot Italian-style turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups peeled cubed sweet potato
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook and stir the turkey thigh pieces until browned and no longer pink in the middle, about 10 minutes. Set the turkey aside. In the same pot, place the sausage, and break into chunks with a spatula. Cook and stir the sausage until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir the onion, celery, and green pepper into the pot. Continue to cook and stir until the onions are translucent, about 5 more minutes. Mix in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute; then stir in the flour. Cook and stir the mixture until the flour forms a coating on the sausage and vegetables and begins to brown, 5 to 8 more minutes.
  • Mix in the sweet potato, thyme, oregano, chicken broth, tomatoes, and bay leaf, and bring the gumbo to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring often, until thickened and the sweet potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the cooked turkey and hot sauce, and simmer until the turkey is heated through. Discard the bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 150.1 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 39.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1427.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

SPICY TURKEY AND SWEET POTATO GUMBO



Spicy Turkey and Sweet Potato Gumbo image

From Cooking Light. Serving size: 1 1/3 cup gumbo with 1/2 cup rice. Per serving: 379 calories, 7.5 g fat, 27.3 g protein, 48.9 g carb, 4.8 g fiber, 72 mg cholesterol.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Gumbo

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend (Uncle Ben's)
2 links hot Italian turkey sausage (each link should be 4 oz.)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, undrained
1 bay leaf
2 cups chopped cooked turkey (dark meat is prefered)
1/2-1 teaspoon hot sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare rice by following the package directions, OMITTING the seasoning packet.
  • Cook sausage (casings removed) in a large pot over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble.
  • Add in onion, celery, and bell pepper; stir/saute 4 minutes.
  • Add in garlic and stir/saute 1 minute.
  • Stir in flour; cook 6 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring constantly.
  • Add in sweet potato and the next 5 ingredients; bring mixture to boiling.
  • Cover, lower heat, adn simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add in turkey and hot sauce; cook, uncovered, 3 minutes.
  • Throw out bay leaf.
  • Serve gumbo over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.6, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 35.5, Sodium 643.6, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 16.9

POTATO GUMBO



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This was a quick gumbo I threw together for guests on New Year's Eve. I made it in a crock pot so I could prep it and forget about it. It turned out surprisingly good and I'm pleased that I was able to feed six hungry people as we hung out, watched "Doctor Who", and run in the new year! This, by the way, is a filé gumbo as opposed to an okra gumbo. While I like okra, some of my guests did not. NOTE: Adding garlic, roasted garlic, crayfish, shrimp, more-or-less cayenne, or even some thickener can all be done to make this dish your own. Basically, though, this is a potato-and-sausage dish as it is written here. Feel free to customize to your heart's content!

Provided by David J Rust

Categories     Gumbo

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 soup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup celery (chopped)
1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
1 cup sweet onion (chopped)
1/2 tablespoon cayenne
1 tablespoon file powder
3 andouille sausages (chopped)
1 tablespoon molasses
2 cups chicken broth
5 medium russet potatoes (halved or quartered)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add half of the oil. When it is shimmering and hot, add the celery, green bell pepper, and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until the onion has become just barely translucent.
  • Add the cayenne and filé powder, stirring to coat the vegetables. Continue to cook until they just start to brown on the edges.
  • Remove the cooked vegetables to a crock pot set on "high".
  • Returning to the large skillet, add the remaining half of the oil and the andouille sausage. Saute in the hot oil until the sausage pieces start to brown on the sides. Add the molasses and stir to coat the sausage in it, watching so that the molasses does not burn.
  • Add the chicken broth to the skillet to de-glaze and get up all the darkened, stuck bits. Remove the molasses-crusted andouille and chicken broth and add it to the vegetables in the crock pot.
  • Add the potato pieces (I prefer to keep the skins on) to the crock pot and cover it.
  • Depending on the power of your crock pot, cook for 3-5 hours or just until the potatoes are tender.
  • Taste the gumbo and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve.

POTATO SALAD FOR GUMBO RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Potato Salad for Gumbo Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 - 3 lbs. gold or red potatoes, peeled and cubed small (I used a 2-lb. bag of Albert Bartlett's Baby Rooster Potatoes from Wal-mart)
1 large rib celery, finely chopped (1/4 c.)
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 c.)
1 green onion, finely sliced (about 1 Tbl.)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon spicy creole mustard (I used Zatarain's)
1 cup mayo (I used Blue Plate)
Paprika for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Cover the peeled and cubed potatoes with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat by 1 or 2 marks and cook (uncovered) until potatoes are tender. Mine were done in about 10 minutes. Set aside in a colander to drain and cool somewhat while you chop the celery, onion, and green onion. Transfer drained potatoes to a mixing bowl, and using a potato masher, coarsely mash the potatoes, leaving some small chunks. Top with the chopped veggies, along with the remaining ingredients. Stir gently to combine, adding a little more mayo for desired consistency. Transfer salad to a serving bowl and garnish top with paprika, if desired.. or add a scoop right in the bowl of gumbo and rice and serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers. Note: In the other photo it is shown with my Cajun Chicken & Sausage Gumbo in my Soups cookbook.

POTATO GUMBO



Potato Gumbo image

Provided by Roger Mooking

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup, plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 slices smoked bacon, cut into large dice
2 stalks celery, diced
1 bunch Swiss chard, coarsely chopped, leaves and stems separated
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/4 cup flour
2 bay leaves
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
Pinch cayenne
2 pounds white potatoes, peeled and quartered
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the potato gumbo:
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large high-sided saute pan over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and saute until golden brown. Add the garlic and smoked bacon and continue to saute.
  • Once the bacon has cooked and becomes crisp, add the celery, Swiss chard stems, and green pepper, saute until tender. Remove the bacon mixture from the pan, put in a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the same saute pan, add the flour and bay leaves.
  • Stir with a wooden spoon incorporating the flour and oil to form a paste. Cook until the flour becomes brown and nutty in color. Add the chicken stock, water, and cayenne, stir.
  • Add the potatoes and reserved bacon mixture to the liquid. Cook over medium heat until the potatoes are tender and the liquid reduces, achieving a thick consistency, approximately 30 minutes.
  • Add the Swiss chard leaves, season with salt, and pepper, cooking until the leaves are wilted, serving.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or Red potatoes hold their shape well and won't disintegrate in the gumbo.
  • Use a good quality stock: The stock is the base of the gumbo, so use a good quality chicken or vegetable stock. You can also use a combination of the two.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender but still have a bit of a bite to them. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Season the gumbo well: Gumbo is a flavorful dish, so don't be afraid to season it well with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a bit of heat with cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
  • Serve the gumbo with rice: Gumbo is traditionally served with rice. You can use white rice, brown rice, or even wild rice.

Conclusion:

Potato gumbo is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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