Seafood Gumbo

• 5 Tbsp. oil and flour
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 1/2 c. celery, chopped
• 1 lb. frozen cut okra
• 2 to 3 cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 to 2 qt. water
• 2 lb. peeled, deveined shrimp
• 1 lb. crabmeat
• 1 can Campbell's consomme
• season to taste (I use Nature's Seasoning)

1. In a large pot over medium heat brown flour in oil until dark brown (not burned), stirring constantly.
2. Add onions, peppers and celery and saute until tender.
3. In a large bowl add tomatoes crushed up and water.
4. Season to taste.
5. Add to roux-vegetable mixture.
6. Add consomme and okra and bring to a boil.
7. Then reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes.
8. Add shrimp; bring back to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
9. Reduce back to medium heat for 15 minutes. Then add crabmeat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring gently.
10. Turn off burner and cover with lid.
11. Serve with rice.

oil, onions, bell pepper, celery, okra, tomatoes, water, shrimp, crabmeat, campbells consomme, season

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=624855 (may not work)