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Old Fashion Chicken and Fish Gumbo

Are you tired of the same old thing week in and week out?  Looking for something warm to soothe you when you come in from the cold?  Like the idea of a pot of delicious aromas simmering on the stove?  If the answers to any of the above are yes, why not give this Old Fashion Chicken and Fish Gumbo over rice a try?

This recipe was on a very old, almost crumbly newspaper clipping. I have no idea of its origins.

2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 lbs chicken pieces
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup flour
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
2 1/2 tsp thyme leaves, crushed
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 green bell peppers, chopped
4 tsp lemon juice
1 1/2 lbs cod fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lb tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp paprika
Fluffy cooked rice

In a large saucepot, heat oil until hot. Add chicken and brown on all sides. Remove chicken from pot. Put onion and garlic in pot; saute until tender, about three minutes. Add flour; cook and stir until well blended. Gradually add water and chicken broth, stirring frequently, until thickened; about two minutes. Return chicken to the pot along with the thyme; bring to a boil. Cover pan and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer until chicken is almost tender, about 45 minutes. Add mushrooms, bell pepper and lemon juice; continue to simmer, covered, for ten minutes. Add fish, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and paprika; continue to simmer, covered, until chicken, fish, and vegetables are tender; about five minutes. Serve over rice.

Yields about 8 servings.

Enjoy!

About the Author

Grandma Linda is a collector of vintage recipes. She enjoys sharing them on her blog at http://grandmasvintagerecipes.blogspot.com

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