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Gumbo

Servings: 4
Author: Shawn

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbs flour
  • 1/2 onion finely diced
  • 1 green pepper seeded and diced
  • 4 to matoes quartered
  • 1 pt okra washed and sliced
  • 4 oz mushrooms washed and quartered
  • 1 15 ounce can unsalted diced tomatoes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/8 tsp Tabasco brand pepper sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp ground red pepper

Instructions

  • In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, cook butter and flour, stirring often, until light brown, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Add onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, canned tomatoes, green pepper, and 2 cups water, stir to mix in the flour/onion mixture, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.
  • Add okra, mushrooms, all the spices, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for at least 15 minutes, or until ready to serve.
  • Remove bay leaves, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve in bowls topped with 1/2 cup cooked rice.