About Callie
Instagram Pinterest YouTube TikTok
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Binge Worthy Bites

  • Recipes
  • Shop
  • About
  • Contact
  • Video
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Shop
  • About
  • Contact
  • Video
  • Let's Connect!

    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Soups + Stews

    Leftover Turkey Andouille Gumbo

    December 4, 2019 | Jump to Recipe | Print Recipe

    788 shares
    • Facebook
    • Email

    Leftover Turkey Andouille Gumbo served in a cast iron bowl with spoon on a wooden plate #feedfeed #f52grams #huffposttaste #ImSoMartha #thekitchn #eeeeeats #bhgfood #foodandwine #foodgawker #bareaders #fwx #beautifulcuisines #foodblogfeed #dailyfoodfeed #ktchn #comfortfoods #BuzzFeast #bingeworthybites #soup #stew #gumbo #turkeygumbo #thanksgivingleftovers #leftoverchicken #leftoverrecipes #lecreuset #leftovers #leftoverturkey #nomnomnom #onthetable This rich, delicious, spice filled Leftover Turkey Andouille Gumbo is my favorite way to “spice up” Thanksgiving leftovers. Influenced by New Orleans’ twist on its state’s classic cuisine, it’s made with a Cajun (dark) roux, which adds an incredible depth to the dish. Sautéed bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic, thyme and andouille sausage completely transform your Thanksgiving turkey to a hearty Louisiana style southern stew.

    Close up Leftover Turkey Andouille Gumbo served in a cast iron bowl with spoon on a wooden plate #feedfeed #f52grams #huffposttaste #ImSoMartha #thekitchn #eeeeeats #bhgfood #foodandwine #foodgawker #bareaders #fwx #beautifulcuisines #foodblogfeed #dailyfoodfeed #ktchn #comfortfoods #BuzzFeast #bingeworthybites #soup #stew #gumbo #turkeygumbo #thanksgivingleftovers #leftoverchicken #leftoverrecipes #lecreuset #leftovers #leftoverturkey #nomnomnom #onthetable

    STEP-BY-STEP LEFTOVER TURKEY ANDOUILLE GUMBO :

    {printable version with measurements below}

    Prepare the Ingredients:

    • Chop, mince, slice and dice labeled fresh ingredients to get everything ready (keep each ingredient separate because they all have different cook times). Set aside ¼ cup of celery, ¼ cup of onion, ¼ cup of green pepper for a purée.

    onion, celery and green pepper puree for Cajun Roux that gets added to turkey andouille gumbo #feedfeed #f52grams #huffposttaste #ImSoMartha #thekitchn #eeeeeats #bhgfood #foodandwine #foodgawker #bareaders #fwx #beautifulcuisines #foodblogfeed #dailyfoodfeed #ktchn #comfortfoods #BuzzFeast #bingeworthybites #soup #stew #gumbo #turkeygumbo #thanksgivingleftovers #leftoverchicken #leftoverrecipes #lecreuset #leftovers #leftoverturkey #nomnomnom #onthetable

    • Add the celery, onion and green pepper to food processor, blend until smooth, and set aside (this will later be added to the roux)

    Making the Cajun Roux:

    • Measure 1 cup of flour (you will gradually add this to oil/butter once they're heated)
    • Heat the vegetable oil and butter over medium heat in a cast iron skillet until butter is melted and oil is hot
    • Gradually add the flour while constantly whisking. Making sure the flour is evenly stirring and not staying in one place for too long or at the bottom of the pot where it can burn (this will ruin your roux!)
    • Once flour has been added continue stirring/whisking the roux over a low/medium heat -for about 35 minutes.* until it becomes a nice chocolate brown color with a nutty aroma.The roux needs to be stirred/whisked constantly, so that the flour toasts evenly. Be CAREFUL when stirring - do NOT let roux splash you - it's extremely hot and it HURTS.
    • Once roux has achieved the right color add the puréed vegetables, and stir to combine. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.

    Making Leftover Turkey Andouille Gumbo & Rice:

    • Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a stockpot over medium/high heat.
    • Add the andouille sausage and sauté stir occasionally and cook for 6-8 minutes until it's browned on all sides.
    • Once sausage has cooked add chopped red pepper and remaining chopped green pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes peppers just until the peppers begin to soften.
    • Add the remaining celery and onions, along with the garlic, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
    • Add in the remaining chopped celery, diced onions with minced garlic and stir. Cook until onions begin to soften and look more transparent.
    • Add fresh chopped thyme and stir until its evenly dispersed. Pour in chicken stock, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun roux and red/cayenne pepper. Occasionally stir until brought to a boil and then reduce heat to low/simmer.
    • Let gumbo simmer for about 15-25 minutes, still occasionally stirring. Flavors will continue to develop and the roux will begin to thicken the gumbo as it simmers. (Add cold (cooked) turkey/chicken to simmer 5 minutes prior to serving).
      *While gumbo simmers add water, rice and bouillon (bouillon is totally optional but adds a really nice flavor to rice) to saucepan over medium heat
    • When water is boiling and bullion is stirred in, turn heat down to a low/simmer and cover saucepan with lid.
      *Place a paper towel/kitchen towel between the lid and saucepan. This will help absorb the condensation instead of letting it trickle off the lid into the rice -it's a trick to prevent the rice from getting soggy! 🙂
      Set timer for 15 minutes.
    • From there, add about a tablespoon of butter. Fluff and stir butter into rice, then cover for another 2 minutes.
    • Remove rice from heat.
    • Serve your delicious gumbo over rice and enjoy! 🙂

    Leftover Turkey Andouille Gumbo served in a cast iron bowl with spoon on a denim napkin #feedfeed #f52grams #huffposttaste #ImSoMartha #thekitchn #eeeeeats #bhgfood #foodandwine #foodgawker #bareaders #fwx #beautifulcuisines #foodblogfeed #dailyfoodfeed #ktchn #comfortfoods #BuzzFeast #bingeworthybites #soup #stew #gumbo #turkeygumbo #thanksgivingleftovers #leftoverchicken #leftoverrecipes #lecreuset #leftovers #leftoverturkey #nomnomnom #onthetable

    Enjoy!

    Did you make this recipe? I wanna see! | bingeworthybites.com Tag @bingeworthybites on Instagram and hashtag it! #bingeworthybites

    Need some Holiday inspiration? Check out these [Instant Pot] Garlic Roasted Red Skin Mashed Potatoes, Bacon Wrapped Dates with Cheese and Sopapilla [Churro] Cheesecake Bars!

    Leftover Turkey Andouille Gumbo

    Callie
    This rich, delicious, spice filled turkey (or chicken) andouille gumbo is my favorite way to “spice up” Thanksgiving leftovers. Influenced by New Orleans’ twist on it’s state’s classic cuisine, it’s made with a dark/Cajun roux, which adds an incredible depth to the dish. Sautéed bell pepper, celery, onions, garlic, thyme and andouille sausage completely transform your Thanksgiving turkey to a hearty southern stew.
    4.63 from 16 votes
    Print Pin Save Saved! Email
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon butter (to sauté)
    • 16 oz andouille sausage -sliced in thin rounds
    • 1 green bell pepper -chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper -chopped
    • 1 onion -diced
    • 5 stalks celery -chopped
    • 9 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped (stem removed)
    • 32 oz chicken stock
    • ¼ cup Frank's original hot sauce
    • ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (red pepper)
    • 2 teaspoon Maldon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
    • 4 cups cooked turkey OR chicken (feel free to add more than this)

    Cajun (Dark) Roux

    • ¾ cup vegetable oil
    • ¼ cup butter (1 stick = ½ cup)
    • 1 cup flour

    Rice

    • 2 cups basmati rice
    • 4 cups water
    • 2 cubes chicken or beef bouillon/base *If using base 1 teaspoon = 2 cubes
    • 1½ tablespoon butter

    Instructions
     

    Preparing the Ingredients

    • Chop, mince, slice and dice labeled fresh ingredients to get everything ready (keep each ingredient separate because they all have different cook times). Set aside ¼ cup of celery, ¼ cup of onion, ¼ cup of green pepper for a purée.
    • Add the celery, onion and green pepper to food processor, blend until smooth and set aside (this will later be added to the roux)

    Making the Cajun Roux

    • Measure 1 cup of flour (you will gradually add this to oil/butter once they're heated)
    • Heat the vegetable oil and butter over medium heat in a cast iron skillet until butter is melted and oil is hot
    • Gradually add the flour while constantly whisking. Making sure the flour is evenly stirring and not staying in one place for too long or at the bottom of the pot where it can burn (this will ruin your roux!)
    • Once flour has been added continue stirring/whisking the roux over a low/medium heat -for about 35 minutes.* until it becomes a nice chocolate brown color with a nutty aroma.
      The roux needs to be stirred/whisked constantly, so that the flour toasts evenly. Be CAREFUL when stirring - do NOT let roux splash you - it's extremely hot and it HURTS.
    • Once roux has achieved the right color add the puréed vegetables, and stir to combine. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.

    Making the Turkey Andouille Gumbo

    • Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a stockpot over medium/high heat.
    • Add the andouille sausage and sauté stir occasionally and cook for 6-8 minutes until it's browned on all sides.
    • Once sausage has cooked add chopped red pepper and remaining chopped green pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes peppers just until the peppers begin to soften.
    • Add the remaining celery and onions, along with the garlic, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
    • Add in the remaining chopped celery, diced onions with minced garlic and stir. Cook until onions begin to soften and look more transparent.
    • Add fresh chopped thyme and stir until its evenly dispersed. Pour in chicken stock, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun roux and red/cayenne pepper. Occasionally stir until brought to a boil and then reduce heat to low/simmer.
    • Let gumbo simmer for about 15-25 minutes, still occasionally stirring. Flavors will continue to develop and the roux will begin to thicken the gumbo as it simmers. (Add cold (cooked) turkey/chicken to simmer 5 minutes prior to serving).
      *While gumbo simmers add water, rice and bouillon (bouillon is totally optional but adds a really nice flavor to rice) to saucepan over medium heat
    • When water is boiling and bullion is stirred in, turn heat down to a low/simmer and cover saucepan with lid.
      *Place a paper towel/kitchen towel between the lid and saucepan. This will help absorb the condensation instead of letting it trickle off the lid into the rice -it's a trick to prevent the rice from getting soggy! 🙂
      Set timer for 15 minutes.
    • From there, add about a tablespoon of butter. Fluff and stir butter into rice, then cover for another 2 minutes.
    • Remove rice from heat.
    • Serve your delicious gumbo over rice and ENJOY!
    Keyword cajun roux, gumbo, lousiana cuisine, soup, southern style stew, stew, thanksgiving leftovers, turkey andouille gumbo
    DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?I wanna see! Tag @bingeworthybites on Instagram!

    *This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Looking for MORE Fall recipes? Don’t worry, I gotchu. Try MUSHROOM TOAST WITH RICOTTA SPREAD, SEA SALT CARAMEL APPLE [OATMEAL] COOKIES,  PERFECT FALL PUMPKIN MUFFINS or my favorite PUMPKIN ROLL DELIGHT!

    « BEST Creamy Garlic & Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
    The BEST Homemade Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese »

    Reader Interactions

    4.63 from 16 votes (16 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    meet callie

    Hi, I’m Callie. Welcome to Binge Worthy Bites! Since my passions are food, photography, and bringing people together with delicious shared meals, Binge Worthy Bites came to life as a creative hub to share my favorite pictures + dishes with the world. What you’ll find here is a collection of recipes and tips that are sure to make your life a whole lot tastier. My site is dedicated to bringing you binge-worthy recipes that anyone can make, my hope is that each time you leave you’ll feel inspired to create. read more!

    Let's Connect!

    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

    Shop

    binge worthy bites shop cutting boards the collection

    search the website

    Recent Posts

    • Savory Herb Pie Crust
    • Strawberry Shortcake in Mini Mason Jars
    • Flaky All-Butter Pie Crust

    Footer

    Follow us

    signup For email updates

    Follow us

    signup For email updates

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022

    Copyright © 2025 · Binge Worthy Bites On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

    788 shares

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.