DELICIOUS LOUISIANA GUMBO

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Provided by Amy H.

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 c canola oil
1/4 c all-purpose flour
5 c chicken broth
1 can(s) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tsp garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalk(s) celery, peeled and diced
2 c frozen sliced okra
1 whole bay leaf
1/2 tsp dried whole thyme
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning (or to taste)
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 lb chicken meat, cut up
1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removied
1/2 lb sliced andouille sausage or other smoked sausage
2 c cooked, white rice

Steps:

1. In a small skillet, add 2 Tbsp canola oil, brown chicken and sausage. Remove and set aside.
2. Add okra, garlic, onions and celery to skillet and saute until all veggies are wilted and onions are clear. Set aside.
3. a large dutch oven or soup pot add 1/4 cup of canola oil and 2 Tbsp. bacon grease. Heat over medium-high heat. (3-5 minutes)
4. Add flour and continually stir until flour browns to the color of peanut butter.
5. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, Cajun seasoning, vegetables, chicken, and sausage. Stir well; simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Add shrimp and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes or until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Add more Cajun seasoning to taste if desired.
7. Remove bay leaf and serve in a hot bowl over 1/4 cup cooked white rice.