Gumbo is Louisiana comfort food of the first order, a thick, stewlike dish that warms the soul as well as the tummy. Cold beer or a tall glass of sweet tea may be your first choice but don't count wine out of the action.  Some people say it isn't gumbo if it doesn't contain okra, since the word "gumbo" is a derivation of the African word for "okra.".I don't ascribe to that view, as I consider the most important aspect of gumbo is the roux, or base.  Gumbo is basically a "back of the stove" soup or stew in which you can throw in your leftovers.

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