Smoked Sausage Gumbo

2 celery ribs, chopped


1 medium onion, chopped

1 medium green pepper, chopped

1 medium carrot, chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup chicken broth

1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 teaspoons dried thyme

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Hot cooked rice

In a large skillet, saute the celery, onion, green pepper and carrot in oil until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the sausage, tomatoes, oregano, thyme and cayenne. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with rice. Yield: 5 servings.

Recipe Source: Taste of Home

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