CCM Health - Heart Healthy Chicken Gumbo Recipe

Heat a pan over medium heat and add 2 teaspoons of oil.

Add 1/4 cup of flour to the oil and mix until it turns light brown.

Slowly add 3 cups of unsalted chicken broth while mixing to remove clumps.

Cook the mixture for 2 minutes over medium heat.

Add 1.5 pounds of chopped chicken to the mixture.

Add 2 stalks of chopped scallions, 1 cup of chopped carrots, 1/2 shredded carrot, 1 cup of chopped onions, 1/4 cup of chopped celery, and 1 bay leaf to the pan.

Add 1 cup of chopped potatoes to the mixture.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of thyme, and 4 cloves of minced garlic.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

After 15 minutes, add 1 cup of chopped okra to the mixture and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Remove the bay leaf from the pot before serving.

Serve the gumbo as a soup or over a bed of rice.

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