re: How do you do a quick gumbo?

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A roux is so simple to make

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Homemade roux is not infinitely better than store bought. Many will cry blasphemy, but it's just not.

Sure, it's a weekend or whatever and you want to take the time go ahead and make your own roux.

But for a quick gumbo as the OP asked about store bought is perfectly fine.