Slow-Cooker Chicken and Rice Gumbo Soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
16%
Slow-Cooker Chicken and Rice Gumbo Soup
470 min.
6
281kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your taste buds with this delightful Slow-Cooker Chicken and Rice Gumbo Soup! Perfect for those chilly evenings or when you crave a hearty meal, this gumbo is a comforting blend of flavors that will transport you straight to the heart of Louisiana. With its rich, savory broth and tender pieces of chicken and sausage, every spoonful is a celebration of Southern cuisine.

This recipe is not only delicious but also caters to various dietary needs, being both gluten-free and dairy-free. It’s an ideal choice for family dinners or meal prep, as it serves six hearty portions, making it perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week. The combination of fresh vegetables, succulent chicken thighs, and smoky sausage creates a satisfying dish that is both nutritious and filling.

What’s more, the slow cooker does all the hard work for you! Simply toss in your ingredients, set it, and let the magic happen. In just under eight hours, you’ll have a flavorful gumbo that pairs beautifully with hot cooked rice, adding a delightful texture to the dish. Don’t forget to spice it up with a dash of red pepper sauce for an extra kick! This Slow-Cooker Chicken and Rice Gumbo Soup is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection, bringing warmth and joy to your table.

Ingredients

  • 14.5 ounces canned tomatoes undrained canned
  • 0.8 cup carrots chopped
  • medium celery stalks with leaves), sliced (1 1/4 cups)
  • tablespoons chicken soup base 
  • cups rice hot cooked
  • 10 ounces okra frozen thawed drained
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • servings hot sauce red
  • 0.8 pound chicken thighs boneless skinless cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.3 pound andouille smoked fully cooked chopped (two 5-inch sausages)
  • teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients except okra, rice and pepper sauce in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Stir in okra. Cover and cook on low heat setting 20 minutes longer.
  3. Spoon soup over rice in soup bowls.
  4. Serve with pepper sauce. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturers directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories281kcal
Protein25.43%
Fat25.94%
Carbs48.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54.97
Glycemic Load
26.76
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
19.664782342703%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.19mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
12.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:281.45kcal
14.07%
Fat:8.14g
12.53%
Saturated Fat:2.49g
15.59%
Carbohydrates:34.34g
11.45%
Net Carbohydrates:30.47g
11.08%
Sugar:5.39g
5.98%
Cholesterol:67.5mg
22.5%
Sodium:728.35mg
31.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.96g
35.93%
Vitamin A:3194.46IU
63.89%
Manganese:0.94mg
46.82%
Selenium:22.51µg
32.16%
Vitamin B6:0.6mg
30.22%
Vitamin B3:5.63mg
28.13%
Vitamin C:19.77mg
23.96%
Phosphorus:223.88mg
22.39%
Vitamin K:22.62µg
21.55%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.71%
Magnesium:72.27mg
18.07%
Potassium:625.75mg
17.88%
Copper:0.32mg
16.04%
Fiber:3.87g
15.49%
Zinc:2.2mg
14.65%
Vitamin B5:1.45mg
14.53%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.48%
Folate:49.39µg
12.35%
Iron:2.14mg
11.88%
Vitamin B12:0.65µg
10.89%
Calcium:95.63mg
9.56%
Vitamin E:1.24mg
8.25%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.39%