Smoked Sausage Gumbo

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaf
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound smoked sausage (like kielbasa), cut into 1/2-inch slices

Preparation

Step 1

In a soup pot over medium heat, heat oil; add flour and cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until roux is a golden caramel color, stirring constantly.

Add the green pepper, celery, and onion and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add remaining ingredients except grits, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and cook 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice or grits.