Quick Gumbo
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INGREDIENTS 1 (14-1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14-1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
3 cups water
1 small bay leaf
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons Butter Flavor Crisco Shortening or Criso oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced parsley
3 tablespoons filé powder, or more according to taste
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1-1/2 pounds smoked sausage, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups frozen, sliced okra
6 cups cooked rice, without salt or fat
2 cups small frozen baby shrimp
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste, optionalCombine chicken broth, undrained tomatoes, water, bay leaf, thyme, shortening, onion, green pepper, parsley, filé powder, chicken, sausage, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in stockpot or large Dutch oven. Cook 30 minutes.
Add okra. Cook according to time on package, 8 to 10 minutes. Add rice and shrimp. Let stand for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving. Season with hot pepper sauce, if desired.
Makes 12 servings
NOTE - If you prefer, place rice in bowls and pour the gumbo over it.