Description
Start your day with a twist on traditional gumbo with this savory and comforting Satsuma Breakfast Gumbo recipe. Packed with flavorful ingredients like smoked sausage, satsuma oranges, and eggs poached in a Cajun-spiced broth, this dish is a delicious Southern-inspired breakfast or brunch option.
Ingredients
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Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced celery
Aromatics and Protein:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
Additional Components:
- 1 cup diced cooked potatoes
- 1 cup diced satsuma or mandarin oranges, peeled and seedless
- 4 large eggs
- 4 cups chicken broth
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Cooked rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Aromatics and Protein: Stir in garlic and smoked sausage; cook for another 3 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add diced potatoes, satsuma segments, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Poach Eggs: Crack eggs directly into the gumbo, cover, and cook for 5–7 minutes until eggs are poached to your liking.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in fresh parsley before serving. Serve over cooked rice if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit sausage and use vegetable broth.
- Add chopped kale or spinach for extra greens.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and add hot sauce for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Main Dish, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg
