Creole Sauce

Transform your meals with the bold and vibrant flavors of this Creole Sauce, a true Southern classic! Packed with a medley of aromatic vegetables—onion, green bell pepper, and celery—this sauce offers a robust base complemented by a rich blend of spices like Creole seasoning, paprika, and thyme. Simmered with crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce, it strikes the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and mildly spiced, with optional cayenne for an extra kick. Ready in under an hour, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with shrimp, chicken, or sausage, and is perfect over fluffy rice. Garnished with fresh parsley and green onions, this recipe is a flavorful celebration of Creole cuisine that will elevate any dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery stalk, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth to the pan. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Drop the bay leaves into the mixture, then stir in the Creole seasoning, dried thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), Worcestershire sauce, and sugar.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

Step 8

Remove the lid and let the sauce simmer uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes to thicken slightly.

Step 9

Discard the bay leaves before serving.

Step 10

Serve the Creole sauce over your choice of proteins such as shrimp, chicken, or andouille sausage, or pour it over rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh parsley for added freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1430.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	620.7

Total Fat 30.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5160.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.7g	0%
Total Sugars 48.9g
Protein 17.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 356.8mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 3727.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 48.5%