Ingredients

  • 2 ounces butter or 2 ounces margarine
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 12 cup celery, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 12 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 32 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 32 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 12 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon gumbo file
  • 12 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Method

  • Melt butter in a large skillet and lightly saute' onions, bell pepper and celery.
  • Add garlic and green onions then transfer to a heavy 3 or 4 quart pot.
  • Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and chicken stock.
  • Bring to a boil while stirring constantly to avoid scorching.
  • Add rest of ingredients and reduce heat to simmering, stirring often.
  • Simmer 20-25 minutes or until flavors are well blended.