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Chicken and Smoked Sausage Gumbo

Chicken and Smoked Sausage Gumbo comes together with Vegetable Oil, Flour, Onion, Celery, and Bell Peppers. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 1/2 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 1/2 tsp
• 6 cup
• 1 lb
• 1/2 cup
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Combine the oil and flour in a large cast-iron or enameled cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and continue to stir for 4 to 5 minutes, or until wilted.

3. 3

   Add the sausage, salt, cayenne, and bay leaves.

4. 4

   Continue to stir for 3 to 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the water.

6. 6

   Stir until the roux mixture and water are well combined.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.

8. 8

   Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.

9. 9

   Season the chicken with the rub and add to the pot.

10. 10

    Simmer for 2 hours.

11. 11

    Skim off any fat that rises to the surface.

12. 12

    Remove from the heat.

13. 13

    Stir in the parsley, green onions, and file powder.

14. 14

    Remove the bay leaves and serve in deep bowls.