Chicken-Vegetable Gumbo

• 2/3 lb. fresh okra pods
• vegetable cooking spray
• 1 c. coarsely chopped onion
• 1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 c. sliced celery
• 1/2 c. chopped green bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans whole tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
• 1/2 c. sherry
• 1 tsp. chicken flavored bouillon granules
• 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 c. cubed, cooked chicken breast (about 1 lb.)

1. Remove tip and stem from okra.
2. Slice 1/4-inch slices and set aside.
3. Coat a large Dutch oven with cooking spray.
4. Place over medium heat until hot.
5. Add onions and next 4 ingredients.
6. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Add okra, tomatoes and next 6 ingredients.
8. Stir well.
9. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.
10. Add chicken; stir well.
11. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
12. Yield: 2 quarts.
13. Good served over rice!

fresh okra pods, vegetable cooking spray, onion, mushrooms, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, chicken broth, sherry, chicken flavored bouillon granules, italian seasoning, salt, pepper, chicken

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=6205 (may not work)