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Warm Up

WITH FIVE UNIQUE GUMBOS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

BY SHALISA ROLAND
Although gumbo is served year-round in Louisiana , there ’ s nothing like warming up from the inside out with this rouxbased soup . The ingredients vary from chef to chef , but Shreveport-Bossier has been able to stir the pot on this Cajun delicacy with a few unique add-ins . These five distinctive gumbos are sure to test your theories on what should be included in one of Louisiana ’ s most iconic dishes .

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Singer ’ s Bistro
SEAFOOD GUMBO | DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT | This bowl of gumbo is served with lump crab meat , crab claws , and shrimp in a light broth seasoned with house spices over rice and is served with French bread .

BeauxJax Crafthouse

HALF PO ’ BOY & GUMBEAUX COMBO | EAST BANK DISTRICT & PLAZA | Choose from 11 types of po ’ boy sandwiches and pair it with a bowl of gumbeaux . The gumbeaux includes chicken , sausage , trinity , okra and rice , but for an unconventional touch , add bits of alligator to your cup .

The Cajun Asian Restaurant

FRIED CHICKEN & SAUSAGE GUMBO | 10821 LOUISIANA HWY . 1 , SHREVEPORT | The Cajun Asian is known for adding a unique twist to traditional Cajun Asian meals , but the fried chicken gumbo is a dish that Southerners can ’ t deny . The chicken and sausage gumbo is poured around a scoop of golden sesame oil rice and topped with fried chicken for kick of crunch .

Marilynn ’ s Place

SEAFOOD GUMBO | HISTORIC HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD | This dark , meaty , gumbo is stacked with Louisiana Gulf Shrimp , crab meat , oysters , and andouille sausage . In the fall season , the chef adds duck meat to their gumbo .

Ralph & Kacoo ’ s Bossier City

R & K SEAFOOD GUMBO | 1700 OLD MINDEN RD ., BOSSIER CITY | In December 2020 , Ralph & Kacoo ’ s was the winner of the 20x49 . com Foodie ’ s Choice Award : Best Gumbo in Shreveport-Bossier . This 32-year-old recipe has yet to be revealed .

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