Gumbo Soup

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: 1,000 Vegetarian Recipes by Carole Gelles

Serves 5 people

Categories: Main Dish, Soup, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 cups cubed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced okra
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Directions

  1. In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the oil over med-high heat.

  2. Add in the onions, celery, and bell peppers; stir/saute until softened, about 3 minutes.

  3. Stir in the chili powder until absorbed; add in the tomatoes; cook/stir, until softened, about 4 minutes.

  4. Add in the broth, water, bay leaves, oregano, Tabasco, basil, and thyme; bring to a boil.

  5. Add rice; decrease heat and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.

  6. Stir in okra and salt; return to a boil; decrease heat and simmer 10 minutes or until okra is tender.

  7. Discard bay leaves.

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