"This gumbo is a great use for leftover roasted turkey, though cooked chicken will also work. We skip the long-stirred roux here in favor of filé powder, a thickener made from the sassafras plant; look for it on the spice aisle. For the best results, stir in the filé powder off the heat...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 center-cut bacon slices, chopped
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3/4 cup chopped onion
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1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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2 large garlic cloves, minced
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4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
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1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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6 ounces andouille sausage links, thinly sliced
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1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 (10-ounce) package sliced frozen okra
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1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
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9 ounces cooked skinless, boneless turkey breast, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
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2 teaspoons filé powder
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4 cups hot cooked rice