This is a super easy gumbo. Smoked turkey may be substituted for the ham. Tastes even better the next day! Top with cooked rice and garnish with parsley and chopped green onions to serve.
Provided by Paula
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat 1/3 cup oil in a medium saucepan over medium low heat, and whisk in flour. Whisking constantly, cook 5 to 7 minutes, until a golden brown roux has formed.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in okra, onion, celery, and garlic, and cook 10 minutes, or until tender.
- Thoroughly blend roux into the vegetable mixture. Stir in water, tomatoes, parsley, salt, thyme, cayenne pepper, pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in ham, and continue cooking 15 minutes, until tender.
- Stir in black-eyed peas, and continue cooking until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 654.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
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