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Serves/Makes: 4 - 6

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds smelt, cleaned and cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 strips chopped bacon
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup green pepper
• 1 quarter tomatoes
• 1 large can tomato sauce
• 1 package frozen okra, if you can find it
• 2 quarters water
• 2 cup cooked rice

How to cook Easy Smelt Gumbo or Soup:

• Brown bacon in large pot.
• Add onion, celery and green pepper. Cook until transparent.
• Add tomato sauce and tomatoes and mix. Add water.
• 15 minutes later add okra.
• Last 15 minutes add smelt.
• Serve with cooked rice.

Notes:

The Easy Smelt Gumbo Or Soup is a very affordable dish. Delicious, simple, and easy recipe.
Gumbo is a stew or soup originating in Louisiana which is popular across the Gulf Coast of the United States and into the U.S. South. It consists primarily of a strong stock, meat and/or shellfish, a thickener, and the vegetable "holy trinity" of celery, bell peppers, and onion. The soup is traditionally served over rice.

Tips:

Fresh smelts should be stored refrigerated at 32°F to 40°F (0°C to 4°C), excess liquid drained, packed into airtight containers and eaten within 3 to 4 days, or 1 to 2 days when fried.
Smelts should be frozen at 0°F (-18°C), into airtight food containers, immediately after buying bought frozen, smelts should be eaten within 4 to 6 months for maximum freshness.

This recipe for Easy Smelt Gumbo or Soup serves/makes: 4 - 6

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Main Ingredient: Smelt
Preparation Method: Soups/Chowders
Cuisine: American