Creole Gumbo

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the chicken until tender.
2. 2
   Remove meat from bones and cut in bite size pieces.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Make gravy with oil and flour in a large pot.
5. 5
   Add chopped celery, onion, green pepper and garlic to gravy.
6. 6
   Cook on low until tender.
7. 7
   Fry okra until tender.
8. 8
   Add to gravy mixture.
9. 9
   Add chicken, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, catsup, tomatoes and pepper flakes.
10. 10
    Simmer 3 hours.
11. 11
    Add shrimp. Simmer 30 minutes longer.
12. 12
    Add tablespoon of lemon juice, if desired.
13. 13
    Serve over rice.