Greenbow County Okra Gumbo
| Yield: | 2 &1/2 qts. |
| Categories: | Shrimp, Soups |
| 1 | lb | Fresh okra, sliced |
| 1/4 | c | Plus 2 tbs. butter melted melted & divided |
| 1/4 | c | All-purpose flour |
| 1 | bn | Green onions, sliced |
| 1/2 | c | Chopped celery |
| 2 | Garlic cloves, minced | |
| 2 | qt | Water |
| 1 | cn | (16-oz.) whole tomatoes, undrained & chopped |
| 1 | tb | Chopped fresh parsley |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1/2 | ts | Ground red pepper |
| 1 | Sprig fresh thyme | |
| 1 | Bay leaf | |
| 1 | lb | Unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp |
| 1/2 | lb | Fresh crabmeat, drained & flaked |
| Hot cooked rice | ||
| Gumbo File' (optional) |
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