Vinny's Gumbo

[vinnyv]

for a taste of new orleans with a italian touch. this will feed a lot of people.
1 box zatarains gumbo mix with rice.
creole seasoning
(see my recipe or buy your own)
1/4 cup long grain rice
3 cloves garlic-sliced
3/4 lb smoked brautwurst-sliced
2 bonless chicken breast-cubed
1/2 lb peel-cooked med. shrimp
5 celery stalks-cut to 1/2 in. pieces
1 lg. onion- chopped
2 zuccini sliced (gumbo calls for okra, this is were the italian comes in)
1/2 red pepper diced
in a lg. bowl cut up all veg's and season well with the creole seasoning.
ion another bowl, cut chicken and season well with creole seasoning.
in a lg. sauce pot heat a little oil, add smoked bradwurst, cook 2 minutes.
add garlic and chicken, cook chicken through.
add all veg's, stir and cook 7 minutes.
add zatarains gumbo mix-stir well
add 1/2 cup rice
add 6 cups water bring to boil.
lower heat to simmer-cook 15 minutes covered.
add shrimp and simmer 10 minutes longer.
remove from heat and let sit 1 hour. this will let the flavors blend.
after 1 hour add 1 can chicken broth as the stock will be very thick. reheat and serve..
this is really a crowd pleaser!..Enjoy

[vinnyv]

I use the gumbo mix because of the base, than i add about 1/4 cup more rice and i season the chicken and vegetables with the creole seasoning.