Jambalaya Soup

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   In saucepan, bring broth, tomatoes, garlic, herbs and pepper to a boil. In 5- or 6-quart slow cooker, mix onion, celery, rice and sausage. Add broth. Tuck in drumsticks, meaty-sides down, to cover. Cover; cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours, or on HIGH 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until rice has softened and chicken is tender.

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   Uncover; turn to HIGH. Add shrimp and okra; cover. Simmer 5 minutes, until shrimp are cooked and okra is crisp-tender. Remove drumsticks; remove bones, if desired. Ladle soup into bowls; add chicken to each serving.

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   Stovetop Method: In 5- or 6-quart covered Dutch oven, simmer all ingredients except shrimp and okra, 1 hour and 10 minutes. Add shrimp and okra; simmer 5 to 8 minutes.

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   This recipe yields 8 servings.

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