Sausage Gumbo Recipe

• 1 1/2 lbs. smoked country style link sausage
• 1/4 c. flour
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 1/2 c. minced onions
• 1 1/2 c. minced celery
• 1 c. minced green pepper
• 1 can (2 c.) tomatoes
• 2 c. chicken broth
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon grnd black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
• 1 (10 ounce.) pkg. frzn okra, or possibly fresh
• 1 teaspoon gumbo file (opt.)
• 6 c. warm, cooked rice

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