Gumbo

Name: Gumbo
Ingredients: 1/4 c. vegetable oil; 3/8 c. flour; 3/4 c. chopped onion; 1/3 c. chopped celery; 1/3 c. chopped green pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 - 3 c. chicken stock or water; 2 bay leaves; 2 - 2 1/2 tsp. creole seasoning; 1/8 tsp. thyme; 2 tsp. worcestershire; 8 oz. frozen okra; parsley to taste; chicken pieces & smoked sausage chunks; shrimp optional

15 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c. vegetable oil
3/8 c. flour
3/4 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. chopped celery
1/3 c. chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 - 3 c. chicken stock or water
2 bay leaves
2 - 2 1/2 tsp. creole seasoning
1/8 tsp. thyme
2 tsp. worcestershire
8 oz. frozen okra
parsley to taste
chicken pieces & smoked sausage chunks
shrimp optional

Directions

1

In large stock pot heat oil.
2

Add flour.
3

Cook and stir on med. heat until mixture is the color of peanut butter and has a nutty aroma.
4

Be sure to stir constantly or it will burn.
5

Add onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic and saute 1-2 minutes. Slowly add chicken stock or water.
6

Stir until combined.
7

Add okra and seasonings.
8

Simmer on low 1 - 1 1/2 hours.
9

Add meat the last 30 minutes.
10

Serve in a bowl over rice.
11

Top with tabasco or other hot sauce if desired.
12

Serves 4-5.