louisiana gumbo

Ingredients

• 1 package smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 pound chicken legs
• 1 pound snow crab legs
• 2 pounds large shrimped, peeled and deveined
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons bay leaves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons ground thyme
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 - chicken bouillon cubes
• 2 tablespoons gumbo file
• 1 package okra, frozen
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• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1/4 cup flour