Sunday Gumbo

Prep : 10 minutes    Cook ;  50  minutes   Makes  16 servings

1              pound Italian sausage links , cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1              pound bonelesss shinless chicken breasts  , cubed
1              pound  uncooked medium shrimp , peeled , devein shrimp , wash and drain.
3              tablespoons vegetable oil
1              medium sweet  red pepper , chopped 
1              mediun onion , chopped 
1              teaspoon dried marjoram
1              teaspoon dried thyme 
1/2          teaspoon garlic powder 
1/2          teaspoon cayenne pepper 
3             cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2/3          cups uncooked brown rice 
1             can ( 14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes , undrained 
2             cups frozen frozen slice okra   

1 .       In a dutch oven , brown sausage  and chicken in oil . Remove  with a slotted spoon  and keep warm . In the drippings , saute the red pepper , onion and celery  until tender . Stir in the seasongs ; cook for 5 minutes . Stir in the broth , rice and sausage mixture ; bring to a boil . Reduce heat ; cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes  or until rice is tender.
2 .       Stir in the tomatoes  , shrimp and orka ; cook 10 minutes  or until shrimp turns pink , stirring occasionally .

Sausage , chicken and shrimp , plus rice  , a medley of vegetables  and the heat of cayenne  , this warming soup ia a spectacular addition  to Sunday meals  or any  meals .