New Mexican Gumbo

Ingredients

While the original American gumbo typically features a combination of meats like chicken, sausage, and seafood, our New Mexican adaptation focuses on the use of green chiles as the star ingredient. We also incorporate traditional New Mexican spices and flavors to give the dish a unique twist. We alse have the original recipe for Gumbo, so you can check it out.

• 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks of celery, diced 2 stalks of celery, diced
• 1 pound (450g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 pound (450g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 pound (450g) smoked sausage, sliced 1 pound (450g) smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 cups (470ml) chicken broth 2 cups (470ml) chicken broth
• 1 cup (240ml) diced tomatoes 1 cup (240ml) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup (240ml) roasted green chiles, peeled and chopped 1 cup (240ml) roasted green chiles, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) New Mexican chili powder 1 tablespoon (15ml) New Mexican chili powder
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) ground cumin 1 teaspoon (5ml) ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried oregano 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked rice, for serving Cooked rice, for serving
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1884 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 28g, 9g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 10g, 4g
• Protein: 38g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
2. 2.
   Add the chicken and sausage to the pot. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
3. 3.
   Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir in the green chiles, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4.
   Bring the gumbo to a simmer and let it cook for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5. 5.
   Serve the New Mexican Gumbo over cooked rice and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Chicken thighs — Make sure to remove any excess fat before cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
• Smoked sausage — Choose a high-quality smoked sausage for the best flavor.
• Roasted green chiles — If you can't find roasted green chiles, you can roast them yourself by placing them under a broiler until the skin is charred, then peel and chop them.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the gumbo.
• If you prefer a thicker gumbo, you can make a roux by cooking equal parts flour and oil until it turns a dark brown color, then adding it to the gumbo before simmering.
• Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or okra to the gumbo for added flavor and texture.
• Leftover gumbo tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
• Serve the gumbo with warm cornbread for a complete New Mexican meal.

Serving advice

Serve the New Mexican Gumbo hot over a bed of cooked rice. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness and color.

Presentation advice

To make the dish visually appealing, arrange a few slices of smoked sausage on top of the gumbo and sprinkle some additional chopped green chiles and cilantro on top for added color and texture.