Vegan Gumbo

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 12oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 8oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 large carrot, sliced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3/4 cup chopped garlic
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup white pearled barley
  • 1 bag frozen cut okra
  • 2 cups green beans, cut in 1″ lengths
  • 1 turnip, diced
  • 6 cups water
  • Vegetarian chicken bullion for 4 cups of water
  • 1 Tbs. ground cumin
  • 1 Tbs. paprika
  • 1 Tbs. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Directions:

  1. Combine the olive oil and flour together in your soup pot and stir together until smooth.
  2. Cook on medium to low heat for about 5 minutes or until the flour turns a dark brownish color.  Stir regularly and be careful not to let it burn.
  3. Add the onions, garlic, and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
  4. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook covered for about 40 minutes or until the carrots are tender.

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