LOUISIANA GUMBO

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I was originally taught this recipe from a friend from Louisiana. Over the years, I have tweaked it to make it my own recipe. One thing to note - it's hard to make a little Gumbo, so this is great to serve guests!

Provided by ANITA ELDER

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 20

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Ingredients

1 pkg smoked sausage, sliced
1 lb chicken legs
1 lb snow crab legs
2 lb large shrimped, peeled and deveined
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalk(s) celery, chopped
2 Tbsp bay leaves, crushed
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp ground thyme
2 Tbsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 Tbsp gumbo file
1 pkg okra, frozen
ROUX
1 Tbsp shortening
1/4 c flour

Steps:

1. Cook chicken, sausage, vegetables (except okra), and seasonings with enough water to cover for one hour.
2. Add remaining ingredients, except frozen okra and cook an additional 30 minutes.
3. Make roux* of flour & shortening and add to gumbo.
4. Add okra and cook additional 5 minutes.
5. Serve with white rice.

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