Not Danny Glover's Gumbo

* Exported from MasterCook *

Not Danny Glover's Gumbo

Recipe By : The Daily of the Univ of Washington, April 12th 1993
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups & Stews Very Low Fat

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 carrot
1 package blackeyed peas -- frozen
1 onion
3 stalks celery
1 green bell pepper -- or red
2 tomatoes -- or 1 can, chopped
1 package frozen corn kernels
1 package frozen okra
vegetable oil
bay leaves
oregano
basil
allspice
cayenne pepper
salt
black pepper

Make vegetable stock by boiling at least one carrot, several bay leaves,
and any leftover root vegetables for 45 mins in 6 cups of water. Add the
black-eyed peas and simmer about 30 mins. Chop the onion, celery, and the
bell pepper. Remove all the celery leaves from the top of the bunch,
rinse well, and chop them too. Saute the onion in a little oil. Add the
celery, with leaves, and after a few mins., the bell pepper. Sprinkle
generous amounts of the spices in the pan, and saute another minute.
Remove the carrot, vegetable pieces, and the bay leaves from the stock.
Add the onion mixture and chopped tomatoes to the stock, and stir well,
adding more water if necessary. Let simmer about 10 mins. Chop the okra
and stir in with the frozen corn; simmer another 10 mins. Adjust the
spices to taste, and serve, ideally with cornbread.




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