Add onion, celery and bell pepper. Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
*At this point you can add other ingredients of your choice: 1 lb of cubed chicken meat and 1/2 pound of Andouille sausage for Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo or 1 lb shrimp for Seafood Gumbo or more vegetables for Vegetable Vegan Gumbo etc.