Gumbo

• 1 large chopped onion
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped
• 1 c. diced celery
• 4 Tbsp. lard
• 4 Tbsp. flour (plain)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 bouillon cubes (beef and chicken)
• 3 qt. boiling water
• 1 qt. oysters
• 1 Tbsp. file
• salt and pepper to taste (red pepper if so desired)

1. Brown flour in lard to a golden brown, stirring constantly, to prevent burning or lumping.
2. Add 1/2 chopped seasoning to browned flour; saute for 1 minute.
3. Add this mixture to the 3 quarts of boiling water; mix.
4. Add remaining seasoning and bouillon cubes; boil for about 10 minutes.
5. Put in oysters; simmer for at least 30 minutes.
6. Salt and pepper to taste, then bring to rapid boil.
7. Add file; mix well.
8. Take off heat.
9. Let set for at least 15 minutes. Serve over boiled rice.

onion, bell pepper, celery, lard, flour, garlic, bouillon cubes, boiling water, oysters, file, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=842888 (may not work)