Fumbo (Faux-Gumbo)

Ingredients

• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2-3 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1-2 cup cooked white rice

• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 potato, diced (yukon gold or red)
• cayenne pepper
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Saute onion, peppers and celery for 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add garlic and sautee 1 more minute.

3. 3

   Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth and potatoes. Stir, bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Add chicken, rice, cayenne pepper (the amount you use depends on your family's tolerance for spicy food - I usually give about 4 dashes), salt & pepper and sugar.

5. 5

   Let cook for another 20-30 minutes to bring flavors together. Enjoy!