What you'll find in a good gumbo includes the holy trinity (onion, celery, and bell pepper), seafood, chicken, sausage, and a thickener such as a roux of flour and oil.

For the old school, 10 vendors will also dish up bowls of traditional favorites: gumbo z’herbes, seafood, chicken and sausage, Creole file and dark roux with sausage gumbo.

Discover soul food spots across Louisiana where grandma’s gumbo still reigns supreme—rich roux, fresh seafood, and tradition ...

After the gumbo has simmered for 30 minutes, add 4 pounds of raw peeled and deveined shrimp, return to a boil, then immediately reduce heat and simmer on low another 5-10 minutes.

Gumbo: an iconic Creole and Cajun soup usually made with seafood, meat, and Andouille sausage. Gumbo is made with a medium or dark roux and is often thickened with filé or okra.

Her recipe is supposed to be easy and fool-proof, and she uses a brilliant method to make a roux. But is she telling the truth about making the best gumbo? You be the judge.

For instance, everything from the hot bar at Orchid Seafood (1125 N. Broad St., 504-482-9092) is prepared for takeout, and that includes a chicken, shrimp and sausage gumbo served in quart-sized ...