| 1 | cup | oil | | 1 | cup | flour | | 2 | | large onions, chopped | | 2 | | bell peppers, chopped | | 4 | | stalks celery, chopped | | 6 | cloves | garlic, minced | | 4 | quarts | chicken stock | | 2 | | whole bay leaves | | 3 | teaspoons | Creole seasoning | | 1 | teaspoon | dried thyme leaves | | | Salt and pepper to taste | | 3 | lbs. | cooked chicken, cut into pieces | | 2 | lbs. | andouille or kielbasa sausage cut into 1/2" pieces | | 1 | | bunch green onion tops, chopped | | ⅔ | cup | fresh chopped parsley | |
| Season the chicken with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning and brown quickly. Brown the sausage, pour off fat and reserve meats. In a large, heavy pot, heat the oil and cook the flour in the oil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the roux reaches a medium to dark brown color, being careful not to burn it. Add the vegetables and stir quickly. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes. Add the stock, seasonings, chicken and sausage. Bring to a boil, then cook for about one hour, skimming fat off the top as needed. Add the chopped scallion tops and parsley, and heat for 5 minutes. Serve over rice in large shallow bowls.
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chicken, sausage, soups, stews |
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