Chicken-Vegetable Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 lb. fresh okra pods
vegetable cooking spray
1 c. coarsely chopped onion
1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans whole tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
1/2 c. sherry
1 tsp. chicken flavored bouillon granules
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. cubed, cooked chicken breast (about 1 lb.)

Preparation

Remove tip and stem from okra.
Slice 1/4-inch slices and set aside.
Coat a large Dutch oven with cooking spray.
Place over medium heat until hot.
Add onions and next 4 ingredients.
Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add okra, tomatoes and next 6 ingredients.
Stir well.
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.
Add chicken; stir well.
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Yield: 2 quarts.
Good served over rice!