Cajun Sauce

Cajun Sauce

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Ingredients

1 cup tomatoes, peeled and diced

1 cup onions, chopped

1 cup celery, chopped

1 cup green bell pepper, chopped

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced

1 cup tomato sauce

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

dash Tabasco sauce to taste

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

2 bay leaves

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

In a medium skillet over medium heat melt the butter

Stir in the tomatoes, onions, celery and bell peppers and garlic

Mix all the season together and add them to the skillet mix

Saute the mix until the onions are clear

Stir in the chicken broth, tomato sauce, and Tabasco

Bring the mix to a boil and then reduce to simmer

Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes

Remove the bay leaves before serving