Shrimp Gumbo

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 sticks butter
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 1 c. chopped green pepper
• 1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 Tbsp. rosemary leaves
• 1 tsp. sweet basil
• 1 tsp. leaf thyme
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 10 c. hot water
• 1 lb. crabmeat (optional)
• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen cut okra
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 lb. shrimp, peeled and washed