Spicy Vegetable Gumbo

RG (a patient, not my horse!) gave me this recipe last week to share with others who are looking for some interesting alternatives to meat. We hope you enjoy!

2 quarts low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth if you want a veggie dish)
2 cups mixed beans (soaked over night in the ice box)
8 oz can of tomato sauce (remember to check the labels for zero added sugar!)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning or Cajun seasoning mix
black pepper (to taste)
Fresh vegetables - whatever you like to fill the remainder of the crock pot, might I suggest a combination of the following:

• eggplant
• zucchini or yellow summer squash
• mushrooms
• kale
• carrots
• celery or celery root
• sweet potatoes
• parsnips
• Lima beans
• bell peppers or cubanelle (not spicy) peppers
• vidalia onions
• leeks

Let everything cook in crock pot on high for 8 hours. Eat (perhaps with some fresh cheese grated on top) or freeze.

ENJOY!