Gumbo

1 chicken or 3 lbs shrimp

1 bell pepper – chopped

2 large onions – chopped

8 stalks celery – chopped

2 cans chicken broth

Cook chicken, debone it and save the broth. If you sue shrimp, clean and peel. Pull chicken apart making into cubes or pieces.

Roux

1 ½ C oil

1 ¾ C. Flour

Brown until almost black (very dark brown). Add vegetables and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add chicken broth with some water. Add chicken or shrimp. Simmer for 1-2 hours.

Denese Durr