Classic Chicken Gumbo

Classic Chicken Gumbo

Ingredients:
2 Tablespoon Vegetable shortening
2 Tablespoon Flour,all-purpose
2 Onions,finely chopped
1 Green bell pepper,fine chop
5 Cup Warm chicken broth
8 Tomatoes,peeled/chopped
1/2 Pound Okra,cut into 1/4" pieces
1/2 Cup Uncooked rice
2 Ribs celery,chopped
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Thyme
1 Bay leaf
1 Broiler-fryer chicken,cooked
5 minutes.

Directions:
1. In large Dutch oven, melt shortening over low heat; add flour and cook,
stirring, until brown, about 10 minutes [do not hurry; if flour burns, roux
is ruined].
2. Add onions and bell pepper; cook until onion is translucent, about
3. Slowly add warm broth; stir until broth reaches a boil.
4. Add tomatoes, okra, rice, celery, salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaf; bring
to a boil.
5. Add chicken; when mixture boils again, reduce heat to low, cover and cook
about 20 minutes.
6. Stir and cook, covered, 20 minutes longer.
Country Rice
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