Vegetable Gumbo Crock Pot

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Low calorie and filling vegetable soup which makes an easy dinner by itself or with grilled cheese sandwiches. This recipe needs a large (5 quart or larger) slow cooker/crock pot. Recipe source: the healthy slow cooker

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Steps

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In a skillet over medium heat , heat oil for 30 seconds.

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Add onions and celery , cook stirring until soft.

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Stir in garlic , thyme , peppercorns , and bay leaf , cook stirring for 1 minute.

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Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil.

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Transfer to large crock pot insert.

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Stir in rice and broth.

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Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours or until rice is tender.

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Discard bay leaf.

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In a small cup mix together the paprika and lemon juice.

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Add paprika / lemon juice mixture , okra and green pepper , stirring in well.

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Cover and cook on high for 20 minutes or until pepper is tender.

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Add a dash or two of hot pepper sauce if desired.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, celery, garlic cloves, dried thyme, peppercorn, bay leaf, diced tomatoes, brown rice, vegetable broth, paprika, lemon juice, salt, okra, green pepper, hot pepper sauce