Chicken-Vegetable Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 lb. fresh okra pods
1 c. coarsely chopped onion
1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. chopped green bell peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans no-salt-added whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can no-salt-added chicken broth
1/2 c. dry sherry
1 tsp. chicken-flavored bouillon granules
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 c. cubed cooked chicken breast (about 1 lb.), boned and skinned

Preparation

Remove tip and stem ends from okra.
Cut okra into 1/4-inch slices and set aside.