Bettyjean's chicken gumbo, from Macheesmo
Brush up on your roux-making skills, or follow the good step-by-step instructions from Nick of Macheesmo, who found this recipe for Bettyjean's chicken gumbo in an old cookbook he borrowed from a friend. (Who's Bettyjean? Nick doesn't know, but he loves her gumbo.) Roux is the foundation of gumbo, the famous stew from the American South. This version features chicken, and is a great make-ahead-and-freeze dish. Think about this for your next Soup Swap.
Lydia, thanks so much for this deliciously healthy chicken gumbo.
I was looking for a nutritious dish that would compliment a chocolate and banana cake recipe I recently made and I think this is the one.
With all of that onion, carrot, chicken and celery this gumbo would not be too heavy or filling for a slice of banana cake to finish the meal.
Have you any other suggestions that I could try?
Thanks again, looking forward to hearing from you soon.
I've only had gumbo a few times, but I wish I had some of this for dinner!