Subj : 10/12 Nat'l Gumbo Day -
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Wed Oct 11 2023 18:38:46

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     Title: File' Gumbo
Categories: Cajun, Soups, Poultry, Pork, Chilies
     Yield: 12 Servings

 3 1/2 lb Whole chicken
 1 1/2 lb Andouille sausage; sliced
     1 c  White onions; chopped
   1/2 c  Celery; chopped
   1/4 c  Scallions; chopped
   1/4 c  Bell pepper; chopped
     2 cl Garlic; minced
     1    Bay leaf
   1/2 ts Ground cayenne pepper
   1/2 c  Butter; softened
     1 ga Water
          Salt & pepper
          File' powder

 In a 7 quart stock pot boil whole chicken until meat
 separates from bone.

 Remove meat and return bones and all organs except liver
 and simmer 1/2 hour to make stock. Strain and skim fat.
 Return stock to pot.

 Heat butter in cast iron skillet and add flour. Stir
 with wooden spoon until roux becomes dark brown. Add
 onions, celery, scallions and bell pepper. Saute for
 five minutes, then add to stock.

 In skillet, lightly brown chicken and andouille with
 garlic, cayenne, salt and pepper. Drain off fat from
 sausage and add meat to stock with one bay leaf.

 Simmer for one hour at a very low boil.

 Immediately before serving sprinkle with file powder
 and serve over bowl of rice.

 From: http://www.recipesource.com

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