Jambalaya Soup

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.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.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.This recipe yields 8 servings.