Gumbo in a Jiffy

Name: Gumbo in a Jiffy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) smoked sausage; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions, undrained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup uncooked instant rice; 1 can (7 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; Sliced green onions, optional

This is a yummy dish. My husband loves the kick that Italian sausage gives this quick gumbo, and it’s such a cinch to assemble. —Amy Flack, Homer City, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) smoked sausage
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 can (7 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
Sliced green onions, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook sliced sausage until browned on both sides. Stir in the tomatoes, broth and water; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and corn; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. If desired, top with sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 280 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 1098mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.

Originally published as Gumbo in a Jiffy in Simple & Delicious January/February 2007

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Larry

Nov 29, 2018

This is NOT gumbo. Gumbo MUST contain okra.
JGa2595176

Feb 3, 2016

Super easy recipe with alot of flavor. We made in our youth cooking class to celebrate a chapter about the Louisiana Purchase. Would make again! Perhaps next time would also add some okra and perhaps shrimp/chicken too. Thanks for sharing.