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SO I'm really sorry about the lack of picture of the finished product.  I hate when I don't have very many photos to share with you all.

This meal happened to be for one of our supper clubs.

The theme was soup, it was amazing!

So I made gumbo, it was absolutely delicious.

I made it mostly on the stove, but finished it in the Crockpot.

It was PERFECT!

I was a little afraid of okra, to be honest.

Have heard horror stories about the sliminess.

But I loved it!

And after this meal I actually sauteed it up with other veggies and had it as a side with orzo and chicken one night for dinner. 

You must try it.

I love being introduced to new vegetables.

This gumbo was very good as is, but I made it even better by the addition of Slap ya Mama.

The flavor was awesome, it was a huge hit

and the leftovers were just as good.

ENJOY!

Half-Hour Chicken Gumbo

3 T veg oil, such as safflower

1/3 cup all purpose flour

2 red bell peppers, chopped (I used green, because they were cheaper)

1 onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 tsp dried oregano

S&P

2 cups chicken broth

2 cups water

1 package frozen cut okra (unthawed)

8oz smoked andouille sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 in thick

4 cups shredded roasted chicken (from the leftovers of kale night)

In a dutch oven (I need one of these) or heavy 5 qt pot, heat oil over med.  Add flour and cook; whisking constantly, until pale golden, 5-7 min.  Stir in bell peppers, onion, garlic and oregano; season with salt and pepper.  Cook stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 10-12 min

Add chicken broth and water; stir in okra and sausage.  Bring to a boil.  Stir in shredded chicken, and cook until heated through, 1-2 min.  Season with S&P. 

Paige Rating: ****