I make gumbo and jambalyia all the time, the LC way. Ditch the rice and thickener, and throw in finely chopped cabbage, grated cauliflower, zucchini chunks and/or turnip chunks instead. Extra veggies make it appear thicker without having to thicken the broth. The veggie substitutes also work well in chicken soup and beef soup. Hearty soups make great cold winter morning breakfasts! (if you are the oatmeal or hot cereal kind of person)