Call it a soup or stew, gumbo derives its name from the word kigombo, a term used in Africa, kigombo means okra. Gumbo has its origins deep rooted to Louisiana though it is equally popular in the Southern parts of the United States and in the Gulf Coast of the United States.

Gumbo can also be termed as the spicy Louisiana soup or stew. This soup or stew speaks volumes plus perfectly combines the rich cuisines of the provincial Indian, Spanish, and African cultures. Check out simple gumbo recipes for seafood gumbo, chicken gumbo and shrimp gumbo.

Gumbo Recipe