Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

By mangia_g2

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup oil
• 1/3 cup flour
• 2 cups onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 1 raw chicken, cut in serving pieces
• 1 lb andouille (or hot smoked sausage), sliced
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 TB salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 quarts hot water
• file (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, heat oil and stir in flour, stirring constantly til creamy and the color of dark caramel. (This can be done in a microwave, but stir every 20 seconds; then transfer to pot.) Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and green onions. Cook on medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer about 1 1/2 hours. Serve over cooked rice. Sprinkle with file, if desired.