Chicken and Sausage Gumbo II

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In ‘300 Sensational Soups’"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup diced celery
• 1⁄2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed and cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1 lb smoked andouille sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 3 cups hot cooked long-grain rice

directions

1. In a large pot, melt butter over med-high heat.
2. Add flour and sauté until mixture is a dark, reddish brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Add onion, celery, and red and green peppers; sauté until tender, about 6 minutes.
4. Add garlic, bay leaf and thyme, sauté for 1 minute.
5. Add tomatoes with juice, okra, sausage, stock and Cajun seasoning; bring to a boil.
6. Cover, decrease heat to low and simmer gently, stirring often, for 20 minutes to blend the flavors.
7. Add chicken and heat until steaming, about 5 minutes.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Discard bay leaf.
10. Divide rice among heated bowls and top with soup.