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Chicken Gumbo Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 stewing chicken
2 cans skinned seedless tomatoes, crushed
1 c white shoepeg corn, drained
1 c sliced okra
1 large green pepper, diced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c diced onion
1/2 c rice
5 c water
1/4 c bacon drippings
2 c grated cheddar cheese, optional topping
Directions:
Directions:
Cook chicken in water until meat is falling off the bones. Take chicken out of broth, de-bone and shred in medium size pieces. Make sure no bones remain in broth. Add chicken back to broth. Add all other ingredients. Cook until vegetables and rice are done. Season to taste. Serve topped with cheese.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
The bacon drippings really make the difference in taste so do not be tempted to leave it out. This is really good soup on a cold day...very comforting.

 

 

 

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