Portobello and Black Eyed Pea Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery
• 4 cloves garlic, minced or finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp Piquant Post Island Spice
• 5 cups mush­rooms, sliced
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cups canned tomato
• 2 cups black eyed peas, canned or cooked from dry
• 1/2 tsp liquid smoke or 1/4 tsp chipotle powder (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste