While grocery shopping recently, I was on a mission to try new (to me) products. I had noticed this line of soups before, but hadn't really looked at them. I purchased a couple to have on standby in the pantry.
Today was a cool rainy day and I decided to make the Gumbo version.
I realize that with all convenience products, this mix had the potential to be really yummy or a not so much meal. I had Conecuh Sausage on hand in the fridge so I knew I'd definitely add that to the pot. I also had a rotisserie chicken on hand so the shredded breast meat was also an addition.
1 package Bear Creek Gumbo Soup Mix
8 cups water
1 lb. Conecuh Smoked Sausage (sliced and browned)
2 - 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups sliced okra
I followed the package directions and brought 8 cups of water to a boil in a 5 quart Dutch oven. When the water boiled, I whisked in the Gumbo Soup Mix and lowered the heat to a simmer.
Next, I added in the browned sausage and cooked chicken. While the gumbo simmered, I sliced the okra and added that to the pot.
After 15 minutes of simmering, the gumbo was ready to eat! I turned off the heat and covered the pot. Then.....we worked on preparing our taxes. After about 45 minutes, I rewarmed the gumbo (which had thickened nicely!) and toasted a loaf of French bread which I had topped with olive oil.
Timesaving? Definitely.
Was the flavor on point? We thought it was delicious!
Would I buy again and add in sausage, chicken, and okra? Yes!
oh yum, sausage, shrimp and okra for us
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