Gumbo

Ingredients

• 2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (32-ounce) container chicken broth
• 3 garlic cloves, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 to 2 teaspoons file powder
• Hot cooked rice
• French bread