"Let's head on down to the Bayou State for some good 'ole Nola-Style Gumbo! Okay, the fun secret here is you don't have to go anywhere but your kitchen to get a taste of this soupy, spicy Southern classic. Loaded with meaty sausage and plenty of veggies... and oh, you can't forget the heat, Nola-Style Gumbo will you have dancing in the streets. It's the flavorful party your taste buds crave!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided
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1 (14-ounce) package Andouille sausage, sliced into half moons
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4 chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds total), bone-in and skin-on
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, divided
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6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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2 small celery stalks, chopped
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1 large shallot, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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7 cups chicken broth
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2 bay leaves
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1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more, to taste
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cayenne pepper, to taste