Archive for December, 2008

1 medium cabbage
1 pound of mustard greens, chopped
1 pound of collard greens, chopped
1 pound of turnip greens, chopped
1 pound of fresh spinach, chopped
4 carrots, sliced
1 pound of turnips, peeled and diced
1 bunch of fresh parsley
1/2 an onion, chopped
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, diced
4 stalks of celery, shopped
A pinch of salt
A pinch of pepper
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
3 teaspoons of gumbo file
3 bay leaves
1/2 quartt of chicken stock
1 pound of chicken, diced

Wash all greens and drain well. Place them in a large pot with carrots and turnips. Add enough water to cover the greens.

Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients and simmer for an additional 45 minutes. Serve gumbo as is or over rice.

This dish makes approximately 10 servings.