Creole Feast: Easy, Hearty & Homemade
Creole Gumbo Made Easy
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One of our favourite year-round meals is Mama’s Creole Gumbo, our take on one of the most well-known, traditional Louisiana dishes. This flavourful one-pot stew paired with some tasty sides is perfect for serving indoors or out and is sure to satisfy an appreciative crowd.
What is Gumbo & where did it originate?
Creole Gumbo is a thick stew (or hearty soup) known for its use of herbs and spices, such as cayenne pepper, paprika, and oregano and ingredients like okra, andouille sausage (smoked pork sausage), crabmeat and shrimp or prawns.
This popular Southern dish is thought by food historians to have originated in Louisiana in the early 18th century and has a rich & diverse cultural history that includes African, French, European, Native American, and Caribbean influences.
Traditionally, okra would have been used as a thickening agent in Gumbo. The word Gumbo actually comes from the West African word “ki ngombo” for “okra”.
Mitchell’s Soup Co. - Mama’s Creole Gumbo Meal Mix
If you have Southern roots you’ll already know that Gumbo is a much-loved dish often passed down through the generations. Depending on a family's cultural background, ingredients can vary greatly from cook to cook, but one thing remains the same, this melting pot meal made by loving hands will bring smiles to the faces of all those who share it.
Each Mitchell’s meal mix includes a tried and true recipe, a varied selection of dried ingredients plus an aromatic, flavourful herb & spice blend that truly takes the guesswork out of your meal preparation. No need here for fussing to find just the right seasonings in your spice cupboard! If you don’t have much time or cooking experience our Gumbo will allow you to create a delicious feast without barriers.
Each package also makes a generous 8-10 scrumptious servings and paired with some authentic side dishes offers a colourful, mouthwatering feast that makes this meal a Southern celebration!
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You can add seafood, chicken or sausage (or a combination of all 3) to your Gumbo or choose to make the meal Vegan or Vegetarian- friendly by skipping the meat & seafood and loading it up with cauliflower, mushrooms, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers and celery.
Interesting Fact: ‘The Holy Trinity’ in Creole & Cajun cuisine refers to the flavourful recipe base that consists of onion, bell peppers and celery.
Make It A Feast Fit For Family & Friends
Gumbo is most often served with white rice, and you’ll notice that we’ve already added rice to the mix, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have an extra side available for those who like a little bit more.
If you’ve got a big crowd coming over, here are a few more tasty sides dishes to tempt the tastebuds:
• corn on the cob
• cornbread (bonus recipe found HERE)
• biscuits or a baguette
• creamy potato salad
• coleslaw
• mac and cheese
• salad or sliced tomatoes with vinaigrette
Provide hot sauce on the side for guests who prefer their meals a little spicier!
Try Garlic Goodness Hot Sauce or Candied Jalapeño Hot Sauce
TIP: make your feast a potluck and everyone can bring a dish to the party!
Have fun and send us photos of your own fabulous feast!
