New Orleans Gumbo

2 tablespoons butter

2 green onions, diced

1 stalk celery, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 jalapeño pepper (optional)

1 tablespoon chopped fine parsley

1 quart cut−up okra

1/2 can tomato paste

1 tomato paste can of water

1 (18 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, chopped

1 lb. crabmeat

1 lb. shrimp

1 cup diced cooked ham

1 cup diced, cooked chicken

Instructions:

1. In frying pan, melt butter.

2. Cook onions, celery and peppers for 3 minutes. Add parsley and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

3. Add okra, reduce heat and cook for 15 minuts.

4. Add onions, celery, peppers, and okra to large pot.

5. Add tomato paste and water, stirring frequently.

6. Add 4 cups water and stewed tomatoes. Cook for 30 minutes.

7. Add crabmeat, shrimp, ham and chicken. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently.

8. Serve over hot, cooked rice.

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