Gumbo (louisiana creole: gombo) is a soup popular in the u.s. state of louisiana, and is the official state cuisine. gumbo consists primarily of a strongly-flavored stock, meat or shellfish, a thickener, and the creole "holy trinity" ― celery, bell peppers, and onions. gumbo is often categorized by the type of thickener used, whether okra or filé powder (dried and ground sassafras leaves). gumbo can be made with or without okra or filé powder. the preferred method in the historical new orleans variation is with a french dark roux. the flavor of the dish has its origins in many cultures. creole gumbo generally contains shellfish, and a dark roux, filé, or both. tomatoes are traditionally ...

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