HAM AND SAUSAGE GUMBO Serves 6
		INGREDIENTS 2      Tablespoons Canola Oil 1      Yellow Onion, Chopped 1/2      Green Bell Pepper, seeded and diced 2      celery ribs, diced 1      garlic clove, minced 8      ounces smoked sausage, sliced 4      ounces ham, cubed 3      tablespoons all-purpose flour 3      cups homemade chicken stock or canned broth, heated until hot 3      cups fresh or frozen sliced okra 2      cups fresh or canned chopped tomatoes 1      teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or ½ teaspoon dried 1/4      teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes      pinch of ground cloves 1      bay leaf      salt and pepper, to taste INSTRUCTIONS Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the sausage and ham. Stir in the flour. Add the hot stock and cook, stirring, until thickened. Add the okra, tomatoes, thyme, red pepper flakes, cloves and bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve in flat soup plates. Makes 2 quarts (6 moderate servings). (The Wooden Spoon Book of Home-style Soups, Stews, Chowders, Chilis & Gumbos by Marilyn M. Moore)