Spiced Gumbo with Andouille Sausage and Okra

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

A hearty Cajun stew with smoky andouille sausage, tender okra, and rich roux-infused broth to warm your soul. This southern-inspired soups ready in about 70 minutes pairs andouille sausage, sliced, shrimp, peeled and deveined, okra, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
• 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup okra, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1/3 cup vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Whisk in 1/3 cup all-purpose flour continuously and cook for 10-12 minutes until the roux turns a deep caramel brown and smells nutty, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 1 medium diced green bell pepper, 2 diced celery stalks, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the roux. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 12 oz sliced andouille sausage and cook for 3 minutes to release smoky flavors. Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and 1 cup diced tomatoes with juice, then add 1 tsp dried thyme, 2 bay leaves, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes to develop rich flavors.
5. Step 5: Add 1 cup sliced okra and 8 oz peeled shrimp to the pot. Cook for an additional 7-8 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through and okra is tender.
6. Step 6: Remove bay leaves before serving. Ladle gumbo over 1 cup cooked white rice per serving and enjoy a classic Cajun comfort meal.