Turkey Gumbo

 

Enjoy an explosion of flavorful taste in this easy, veggie-packed gumbo.

 

Serves:  8

 

Ingredients

 

6 tbsp flour

4 tbsp butter

2 diced stalks of celery

2 diced bell peppers

1 diced onion

2 bay leaves

5 minced cloves of garlic

14oz canned diced tomatoes

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1 quart chicken broth

1 pound shredded canned turkey

2 cups frozen okra

8 cups water

Handful chopped parsley

Cooked rice

 

Instructions

 

Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.

 

Whisk in flour a little bit at a time.

 

Stir for 2 minutes until flour and butter are fully combined.

 

Turn heat to low; cook 10 minutes and stir until browned.

 

Bring heat to medium and stir in bell peppers, onion, and celery; cook for 5 minutes.

 

Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

 

Add oregano, bay leaves, thyme, turkey, tomatoes, and water.

 

Bring to a boil; simmer for 1 hour.

 

Add okra and cook for 2 minutes more.

 

Serve over cooked rice.