"New Orleans Chicken Sausage Gumbo - Classic, authentic southern style gumbo with chicken, andouille sausage and a hint of spice with a dash of Tabasco...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup unbleached, all purpose flour
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1 tablespoon coarse salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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12 ounces cooked andouille sausage, sliced
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1/2 yellow onion, diced
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1 bell pepper, diced (I like to use 1/2 green bell pepper and 1/2 red bell pepper)
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2 celery ribs, halved and sliced
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2 cups fresh or frozen okra, sliced*
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
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2-3 bay leaves
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6 cups chicken broth
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1 1/2 teaspoons gumbo file
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1/4 teaspoon Tabasco, more as desired
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Green onion, roughly sliced and fresh parlsey, roughly chopped for garnish