Okra Gumbo

I came across this recipe in an old cookbook of my grandmothers. I have only made it once but it has good flavor. My hubby added smoked sausage and chicken to it for a hearty meal. My kids even loved it.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

• 2  cups okra (fresh or frozen)
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  cup  sliced celery
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1  garlic clove, pressed
• 1  bunch green onion, chopped (tops also)
•  tomato juice (like V8)
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sweet basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  whole rosemary
• 1⁄2 teaspoon celery seed
• 2  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Saute onions, celery, garlic, and okra in olive oil until onions are clear.
2. Add all seasonings and stir to coat onions, celery, and okra.
3. Add tomatoes.
4. Add tomato juice to cover and cook until celery is tender.
5. Serve over cooked white or brown rice.