"Get a taste of New Orleans cuisine at home with this savory and delicious chicken andouille sausage gumbo! Smoky sausage, okra, and aromatic vegetables make this an authentic recipe perfect..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds chicken ((908g) boneless skinless breast and thigh recommended)
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2 quarts water ((1.9L))
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1 pound okra ((454g) 1-inch slices (cut and frozen if fresh is not available))
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1/2 cup water ((240ml) to cook the okra)
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1/2 cup unsalted butter ((114g))
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour ((68g))
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1 1/2 cups yellow onion ((206g) ¼ inch dice)
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1 1/2 cups bell pepper ((230g) ¼ inch dice, green and red)
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1/3 cup celery ((55g) ¼ inch dice)
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2 cloves garlic (minced)
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2 cups diced canned tomatoes ((454g, 16 ounces))
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12 ounces Andouille sausage ((340g) cooked, sliced)
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1 bay leaf (dried )
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1 teaspoon thyme (dried )
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1 teaspoon basil (dried )
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or chili pepper (use less for lower spiciness))
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon gumbo file ((5g) Zatarain's)