Soup: Spicy Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo

A hearty shrimp and chicken gumbo with lots of spicy flavor.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Brown Rice

Health benefits of Spicy Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo

Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1 tbsp crumbled bay leafs
1 tbsp parsley
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp thyme
1 breast, bone and skin removed chicken
32 fl oz beef broth, low sodium
3 tsps minced garlic
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
20 oz diced tomatoes
1 lb peeled shrimp
3 cups brown rice

Instructions

1. Cut chicken breast into bite size pieces and sauté till juices run clear.

2. Add onion, garlic, and green peppers. Sauté till slightly tender.

3. Add tomatoes, herbs, spices (Cajun seasoning can also be added) and broth.

4. Simmer until it bubbles. Then add raw shrimp. Allow it to simmer for about 15 minutes.

5. Serve over the rice.

6. Note: I add a little "Tony Saturies" Cajun seasoning or Creole seasoning while the gumbo simmers.