Louisiana Frankfurter Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. margarine
4 frankfurters, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 c. chopped celery
2 green peppers, cut in 1-inch squares
3 Tbsp. flour
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 clove garlic, pressed, or garlic juice
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. basil
1 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. or less Tabasco sauce

Preparation

Melt margarine in a 4-quart saucepan.
Add celery and green pepper; saute until slightly soft.
Sprinkle with flour.
Add tomatoes, frankfurters, onion, garlic and the spices.
Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Ladle over cooked rice in large soup bowls. Serve with French bread.
A hot, spicy dish!