Hearty Okra Gumbo

Ingredients

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1 large, diced

Bell pepper

1 large, diced (preferably green or red)

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Fresh okra

2 cups, sliced (or frozen okra)

Canned diced tomatoes

1 (14.5-ounce) can

Shrimp

1 pound, peeled and deveined

Chicken broth

4 cups

Cajun seasoning

2 tablespoons

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Cooked white rice

for serving

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the sliced okra and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the okra to become tender.
4. Next, add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), peeled shrimp, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
7. Serve the gumbo hot over a bed of fluffy cooked white rice.