Okra Gumbo

Gumbo is a US dish that mainly consists of protein along with vegetables made into a thick soup. But using okra will result in a healthier dish for vegans out there. Try it out!

Ingredients :

• 2 pounds shrimp
• 16 cups chicken stock (1 gallon)
• 1/3 cup butter
• 2 pounds okra – sliced
• 1 large onion – chopped
• 1 green pepper – chopped
• 1 clove garlic – minced
• 2 tbsp parsley – chopped
• 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes (#2 can)

Directions :

1. Peel and clean shrimp.
2. Melt butter in soup pot.
3. Add okra, onion, green pepper and saute.
4. Add garlic and chopped parsley and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add chicken stock and tomatoes.
6. Add shrimp and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.
7. Stir thoroughly.
8. Serve with rice. (Makes 8 Servings)