By Bernadette Kathryn, LMT, IHLC

 

Light and Spicy Gumbo
 
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Nutrition Information
  • Serves: 12
  • Serving size: 1.5 cup
  • Calories: 130
  • Fat: 2.5
  • Saturated fat: .5
  • Trans fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 8
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 310
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 18
  • Cholesterol: 85
Recipe type: Soup
Cuisine: Cajun
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A lighter spa version of a classic -- all of the flavor without all the guilt!
Ingredients
  • 1 lb fresh large shrimp — cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 lb chicken breast — organic, free-range, pastured chicken
  • 1 lb andouille chicken sausage, cut into cubes and browned
  • 1 qt chicken stock, homemade
  • 1 qt shrimp stock, homemade
  • 1 large organic onion, chopped
  • 1 large organic red pepper, chopped
  • 1 large organic jalapeño, chopped
  • 4 organic scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2T organic garlic, chopped
  • 28oz can organic crushed tomatoes
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1T dried basil
  • 1T dried oregano
  • 1T dried thyme
Instructions
  1. In a large heavy bottom pan, sweat onions, scallion, garlic and pepper
  2. In another pan, brown your sausage before adding to the pot
  3. Add tomatoes, stocks and herbs to the heavy bottom pan with the vegetables
  4. Add the chicken pieces and sausage, cook for ½ hour or more to marry the flavors
  5. Add the shrimp in the last 5 minutes before serving to ensure that they are not over cooked.

 

 

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