BEST NEW ORLEANS GUMBO

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Provided by LINDA BAILEY

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

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2 Tbsp shortening
2 green onions, diced
1 stalk(s) celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper
1 Tbsp chopped fine parsley
1 qt cut-up okra
1/2 can(s) of tomato paste
1 tomato paste can of water
1 (18) oz can of stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 lb crabmeat
1 lb shrimp
1 c diced cooked ham or sausage
1 c diced, cooked chicken
1 jar(s) oysters

Steps:

1. In a 10-inch frying pan, melt the shortening. Add the onions, celery and peppers. Cook for 3 minutes. Add parsley and cook for 2 minutes. Add okra, reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes.
2. Pour all frying pan ingredients into a Dutch oven and add tomato paste and water, stirring frequently. Add 4 cups water and the tomatoes and cook for 30 minutes.
3. Add all the meats and cook for 20 to 25 minutes more, stirring frequently. Serve over hot, cooked rice.