This was good,my husband ate two bowls,some fresh shrimp added in would have made it a "true" gumbo. I don't think the eggplant or okra should be added until the last 15 minutes or so as they cook quickly,and I couldn't see any visible signs of those veggies! Still good and I will probably make it again,good use of that hambone hanging out in the freezer and the fresh eggplant coming in out of the garden. Thanks!