Aunt Vicki’s Gumbo

butter

whole-wheat flour

stalks celery (diced)

onion (small, diced)

green bell pepper (diced)

garlic (minced)

stewed tomatoes (chopped with juice)

chicken broth

flat beer (optional (can sub more stock instead))

bay leaf

salt

pepper (to taste)

thyme (dried)

parsley (fresh, flat leaf, chopped)

cayenne pepper

shrimp (raw, peeled)

lump crab meat (cooked, shredded)

sausage (browned and sliced or crumbled, andouille or other variety)

brown rice (cooked)

Filé powder

hot sauce