Almost Gumbo Recipe

• 1 lb smoked sausage halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2" slices
• 4 c. water
• 1 can stewed tomatoes - (14 1/2 ounce)
• 1 pkt frzn cut okra - (10 ounce) thawed, liquid removed
• 2 tsp dry thyme
• 1 tsp garlic pwdr
• 1/2 c. uncooked long- or possibly whole-grain rice
• 1/4 c. dry red wine
• 1 Tbsp. warm pepper sauce

1. In a 6-qt soup pot, combine the sausage, water, tomatoes, okra, thyme, and garlic pwdr.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low.
3. Add in the remaining ingredients and simmer for 20 to 25 min, or possibly till the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
4. This recipe yields 4 servings.
5. Comments: Do you want to make this even more authentic-tasting Add in about a lb.
6. of peeled, cooked shrimp 5 min before serving.

water, tomatoes, thyme, garlic, rice, red wine, warm pepper

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/almost-gumbo-64171 (may not work)