Gumbo

1 onion, chopped
3 cloves
2 Tbs. oil
1 green pepper, sliced
2 cups diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable stock (or 4 cups water with 1 bouillon cube)
1 cup cooked lima beans
1 cup fresh corn
1 1/2 cups sliced okra
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 cup cooked brown rice

Sauté the onion and cloves in oil until the onions are soft. Remove the  cloves. Add green pepper and stir over medium heat for several minutes; then stir in the tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, turn down the heat, and let simmer for 5 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients. Bring soup to a boil again, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add rice if desired. Makes about 8 cups. Canned tomatoes may be substituted for fresh.

Add shrimp, pork, chicken, or other meat, if desired.