Reviewed: Jul. 10, 2010

I love this recipe but the last time I made it, I made my roux in the oven with NO oil. Being on Weight Watchers, this reduced the points considerably and you really couldn't tell the difference! I also used two 32-oz containers of chicken broth - it was great! It's a recipe I'll continue to make!

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raes_gamma

Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2010

Turns out 8-10 minutes doesn't get me that chocolate brown roux. Ended up with blonde roux. No biggie, used it along with some extra ingredients and was extremely pleased with the result. I imagine it will be even better next time!

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Bunchwacky

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2010

OMG'sh this was soo good. I added crushed tomatoes and cooked my own chicken with palmful of the creole seasoning and added okra. It turned out great!! Will make again.

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cook922

Reviewed: May 28, 2010

THis was an excellent recipe. I've always wanted to try making a gumbo but didn't find one with just the right ingredients until this one. The family loved it. I thnk the andouille sausage really makes the dish.

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SBATES26

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Parma, Ohio, USA

Living In: Medina, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: May 18, 2010

Thank you for this great recipe; the family loved it.

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dlperkins1128

Reviewed: May 12, 2010

good basic recipe - the roux - takes about 30 minutes & do not burn!!!! also a hint - i use evoo in my roux and let it cool to room temp about an hour - then pour the excess oil off the top & spatul the roux in your broth. Do not add anything to a hot roux!!!!! i also add - tyme - garlic - cayenne pepper & basil

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trial & error

Reviewed: May 9, 2010

This was GREAT! I made it exactly as is except for adding a few jalapeños. It took me longer than 10min to get the roux to chocolate milk color but I probably had my temp a little lower just because I was paranoid about burning. I kept a constant stir going and it turned out perfect. Use a LONG wooden spoon or whisk. Some of the roux splashed up on my hand for just a split second and I have some pretty cool battle scars to show for it today. :) I'm sure most of you are more careful than me though. Thank you for the recipe!

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Justin

Reviewed: May 1, 2010

This gumbo was surprisingly easy to make. My roux came out perfect the first time, I was patient with the stirring process! I did not put any sausage in the gumbo and it still came out great. I did however added a bag of frozen okra to the simmering pot and poured it over rice once it was done.

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