King Crab and Jumbo Shrimp Gumbo

I always make it a point to include soup in every meal that I prepare at home. I believe that soup makes my appetite want to consume more. Or maybe, it's just my excuse to make one of my favorite soups, King Crab and Jumbo Shrimp Gumbo. Well, you must admit that the name alone causes your mouth to water. Crab and shrimp are definitely a good combo, not to mention the luscious soup that will run down your throats after you've sipped it. Come on, admit it. Without further ado, here are the ingredients.

Mix for Creole Spice:

1 tablespoon of sweet paprika
3/4 teaspoon of flakes of red pepper (dried)
1 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
1/2 teaspoon oregano (dried)
1/4 teaspoon of onion powder
1/4 teaspoon of celery salt
1 teaspoon of dried thyme (ground)

Ingredients for Gumbo:

1 large diced onion
1 green bell pepper (diced)
1 celery rib (diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 3/4 cups of canned chicken broth
2 cups of canned tomatoes (seeded with the juice)
5 oz of trimmed okra
1 8oz bottle of clam broth
2 tablespoon of tomato paste
2 tablespoon of fresh chives (snipped)
2 teaspoon of Creole Spice Mix
1 pound of raw jumbo shrimp (shelled)
1 pound meat of king crab
1 teaspoon of file powder

Directions:

Gather all the ingredients for the Creole Spice and mix them all together. These ingredients should be placed in a jar with a screw-top. Cover the jar and shake the mixture well. Next, combine garlic, green pepper, onion, and 4 tbsp chicken broth in a saucepan. In high heat, bring the said mixture in a boil. Once the mixture boils, have it simmering until the veggies are tender. Afterwards, you may add the okra, tomatoes, clam broth, chicken broth, chives, tomato paste, and creole spice. Once again, let this mixture simmer for around 20 or 25 minutes. Then, you can add the king crab and shrimp. Wait for two minutes or until the shrimp turns pink. Lastly, turn off the heat and add some file powder. The gumbo should be let stand for around 3 minutes. Afterwards, you can serve the soup atop white rice.