Ridiculously Easy Vegetable Gumbo

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

1 15-ounce can chickpeas

1 1/2 cups

1 15-ounce can kidney beans

2 cups

Cajun-style mirepoix onion-pepper-celery blend

4 cloves

Garlic

1/2 tsp

Onion, granulated

1 tsp

Thyme

1 15 ounce can

Tomatoes, fire-roasted

servings Vegetable bouillon

Salt and hot sauce

2 tsp

Soy sauce or wheat-free tamari

1/4 tsp

Black pepper

1/2 tsp

Hickory salt or other smoked salt

1 tsp

Paprika or cayenne, smoked hot

2 12 ounce packages

Vegetable gumbo mix or other mixed vegetables, frozen

4 cups

Water

1/2 teaspoon filé powder (, optional)