Authentic New Orleans Style Gumbo (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup all-purpose flour.
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2/3 cup vegetable or canola oil.
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1 bunch celery, diced.
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1 green bell pepper, diced.
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1 large yellow onion, diced.
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1 bunch green onions, chopped.
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1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped.
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2-3 cloves garlic.
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1-2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning.
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6-8 cups chicken broth.
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12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced.
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1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed.
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2 cups pre-cooked shrimp.
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Rice for serving.
# Instructions:
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Cook flour and oil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly 30-45 minutes until dark as chocolate with cookie dough consistency.
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Brown sausage slices in skillet. Remove and deglaze pan with 1/2 cup broth.
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Add remaining broth, vegetables, parsley, garlic and roux. Boil 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften.
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Stir in chicken, sausage, shrimp and Cajun seasoning.
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Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve over rice.
# Notes:
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Can make roux ahead and refrigerate.
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Best with homemade chicken broth.
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Freezes well for 2-3 months.