Creole Gumbo

Recipe by: Suzy Wilder
Servings: 6 to 8

3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 small cloves garlic, crushed
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 pound can tomatoes
3 cups water
1 cup sliced okra, fresh, frozen or canned
7 3/4-ounce can crab meat, drained and flaked
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
croutons to garnish

Heat oil in large saucepan. Add garlic, onion, green pepper and celery. sauté 5 minutes. Blend in flour. Stir over medium heat, until browned. Gradually add tomatoes and water, stirring constantly. Add okra, crab meat, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 1 hour. Serve hot with croutons.

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