Louisiana-Style Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

14 Sep, 2026

Louisiana-style chicken and smoked sausage gumbo with okra, peppers and white rice in a rustic ceramic bowl.

Deep, smoky and full of comforting flavour, this Louisiana-inspired gumbo brings tender chicken, smoky sausage and vegetables together in a rich, gently fiery sauce. Made with Soul Food Seasoning.

🥣 Ingredients

500g skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
200g smoked sausage, sliced
2 tbsp Soul Food Seasoning
3 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp plain flour
1 onion, diced
2 celery sticks, sliced
1 green pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
400g chopped tomatoes
750ml chicken stock
150g okra, sliced
250g long-grain rice
Spring onions, to serve

Instructions

Coat the chicken with 1 tbsp Soul Food Seasoning. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a heavy casserole and brown the chicken and sausage in batches, then set aside.
Add the remaining oil and flour. Cook over medium-low heat for 6–8 minutes, stirring continuously, until the roux is the colour of peanut butter.
Add the onion, celery and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic and remaining seasoning.
Gradually stir in the tomatoes and stock. Return the chicken and sausage, cover loosely and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add the okra and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes. Meanwhile cook the rice, then serve it with the gumbo and spring onions.

⏱️ Timings

Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 55 minutes
Serves: 6

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread, extra spring onions and a dash of hot sauce for anyone who wants more fire.

💛 Why This Recipe Works

Tomato, paprika, cumin and oregano deepen the savoury base, while ginger, orange peel and cayenne add warmth and brightness to the slow-cooked sauce.

Allergy note: Soul Food Seasoning contains sesame.

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