NEW ORLEANS GUMBO

By BobD

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. shortening
• 2 green onions, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno pepper
• 1 tbsp. chopped fine parsley
• 1-quart cut-up okra
• 1/2 can of tomato paste
• 1 tomato paste can of water
• 1 (18 oz.) can of stewed tomatoes, chopped
• 1 lb. crabmeat
• 1 lb. shrimp
• 1 cup diced cooked ham
• 1 cup diced, cooked chicken
• 1 jar oysters

Preparation

Step 1

In a 10-inch frying pan melt the shortening.

Add the onions, celery and peppers. Cook for 3 minutes.

Add parsley and cook for 2 minutes.

Add okra, reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes.

Pour all frying pan ingredients into a Dutch oven and add tomato paste and water, stirring frequently.

Add 4 cups water and the tomatoes and cook for 30 minutes.

Add all the meats and cook for 20 to 25 minutes more, stirring frequently. Serve over hot, cooked rice.