Fire Roasted Florida Tomato Gumbo | Florida Tomato Committee

Ingredients

• 5 large (about 2 1/2 pounds) fully ripened fresh Florida tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped andouille sausage
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrot
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped celery
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), optional
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 cup cooked converted white rice
• 1/4 cup heavy cream