Spicy Turkey Gumbo

Ingredients

1. 1

   Step 1

   Bake the roux

   • Ingredients:
     • 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
     • 1/2 cups avocado oil
   • Action: Heat oven to 350 F. Stir flour and oil in a baking dish until smooth and bake 60 to 90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deep caramel brown. Set aside.
2. 2

   Step 2

   Brown the sausage

   • Ingredients:
     • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
     • 8 ounces andouille sausage
   • Action: Heat a large pot over medium-high, add oil and sausage, and cook until lightly browned. Transfer sausage to a bowl.
3. 3

   Step 3

   Cook the vegetables

   • Ingredients:
     • 2 cups diced onions
     • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
     • 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
     • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
     • 1 teaspoon black pepper
     • 1/2 teaspoons cayenne
   • Action: Add onions and salt to the pot and cook until translucent. Stir in bell pepper, celery, and spices; cook 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
4. 4

   Step 4

   Build the base

   • Ingredients:
     • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
     • Baked roux
     • 8 cups turkey or chicken broth
     • Reserved sausage
   • Action: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the baked roux, then slowly whisk in the broth and return sausage to the pot.
5. 5

   Step 5

   Simmer

   • Ingredients:
     • Gumbo base
   • Action: Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6

   Step 6

   Add turkey

   • Ingredients:
     • 1 1/2 pounds cooked turkey
   • Action: Stir in turkey and simmer 30 to 40 minutes more, skimming excess fat as needed.
7. 7

   Step 7

   Finish and serve

   • Ingredients:
     • 1/2 cups sliced green onions
     • 1/4 cups chopped parsley
     • Cooked white rice
   • Action: Stir in green onions and parsley for the last 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve over rice.

Step insights

• Whisking the roux into the broth prevents lumps and creates a smooth base.

Equipment

• Large Dutch oven or soup pot

• Baking dish for roux

• Wooden spoon

• Chef's knife

• Cutting board

• Ladle