"Gumbo is our unofficial state dish! Every Creole cook has a favorite gumbo recipe, and this is mine. Since gumbo means okra, that ingredient's a must!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup canola oil
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4 cups chopped onion
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2 cups chopped celery
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2 cups chopped green pepper
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1 cup sliced green onion and tops
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4 cups chicken broth
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8 cups water
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4 cups sliced okra
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2 tablespoons paprika
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2 tablespoons salt
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2 teaspoons oregano
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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6 cups small shrimp, rinsed and drained, or seafood of your choice
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1 cup minced fresh parsley
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning