Cajun Gumbo in 30 minutes

One of the mainstays of this Cajun specialty is okra, a favorite southern vegetable.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 6 pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 1 10-oz. package frozen cut okra
• 1 cup uncooked white rice

Directions:

Preheat oil in a large pot. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken and sausage to pot; cook and stir until brown. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth. Mix cornstarch with water; add to the pot. Stir in okra and rice. Bring to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Number of Servings: 6

Notes from the Cook: I always serve hot over cold potato salad in the middle of the soup bowl.