ZUCCHINI GUMBO (CROCK-POT)

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This soup/gumbo is good.Instead of the usual okra this uses zucchini. The original recipe called for file powder which I couldn't find - so skipped. Adapted from Fresh from the Vegetarian Cookbook. Without the rice this is only 2 WW points.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Gumbo

Time 8h24m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 celery, chopped
1 green chili pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups vegetable broth
2 cups tomato juice or 2 cups v- 8 vegetable juice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, drained
2 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into 1/4 inch half moons
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco sauce)
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 cups rice, cooked

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat heat the oil. Add the next 4 ingredients (onion - garlic), cover and cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
  • Transfer vegetables to crockpot.
  • Add next 7 ingredients (vegetable broth - pepper). Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Stir in Tabasco and liquid smoke.
  • Divide rice into soup bowls and top with gumbo.

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