Spiced Vegetable Gumbo with Okra and Andouille

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

A hearty Louisiana-style gumbo simmered with okra, vegetables, and smoky andouille sausage for a rich and comforting stew. This Louisiana Creole-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs andouille sausage, okra, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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, sliced andouille sausage
• 2 cups, sliced okra
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 3, diced celery stalks
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• for serving cooked white rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in 3 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 10-12 minutes until the roux turns a deep brown color and smells nutty.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 1 medium diced green bell pepper, 3 diced celery stalks, and 4 minced garlic cloves to the roux. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 12 oz sliced andouille sausage and cook for 3 minutes to release flavors.
4. Step 4: Pour in 6 cups chicken stock and 1 cup diced tomatoes, then add 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, add 2 cups sliced okra, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes until gumbo thickens and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Remove bay leaf before serving gumbo over cooked white rice for a satisfying meal.