GUMBO - Alabama Farmers Federation

Ingredients

• 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound smoked sausage
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 1/2 cups Tony Chachere’s Instant Roux Mix
• 3 cups water
• 2 cans chicken broth
• 1 (16-ounce) can tomatoes, blended in food processor
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 3-4 drops hot sauce
• 2 cups sliced okra
• 1 (5-ounce) can crabmeat
• Hot cooked rice for serving