Chicken Gumbo

Makes 6 servings

Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 40 min.

Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon cooking oil
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch cubes
1/2 pound reduced-fat kielbasa
1 medium onion, chopped
15 ounces stewed tomatoes
2 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 pound frozen mix vegetables
Salt (to taste)
Freshly ground pepper (to taste)
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional)

Cooking Directions:
1) In a soup pot, heat oil. Add chicken and kielbasa.
2) Fry over medium-hot heat until brown.
3) Add onions and cook until clear.
4) Add tomatoes, chicken broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
5) Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
6) Add mixed vegetable, cover and cook until tender. Add water if it gets too thick.
7) Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf.
8) If a thicker gumbo is desired, mix flour in 1/2-cup water. Stir into gumbo and bring o a boil, stirring constantly.