1 (3- to 3-1/2-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces 2 pounds beef top round, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 (14.5-ounce) cans ready-to-use beef broth 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 2 (16-ounce) packages frozen vegetable gumbo mix, thawed 1 (10.75-ounce) can tomato purée 1. In a soup pot, combine chicken, beef, broth, and pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. 2. Reduce heat to medium, cover loosely, and simmer 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. 3. Add vegetable gumbo mix and tomato purée. Increase heat to medium-high and return to a boil. Let boil 35 to 40 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally.