Gumbo

Description
A long-simmered gumbo with shredded chicken, shrimp, sausage, and a dark roux.

Ingredients

• 2 small bell peppers, diced
• 1 head celery, chopped
• 2 medium onions, diced
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 5 small chicken breasts, boiled and shredded
• 1.5 pounds shrimp
• 1 smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 cup oil
• 1 cup flour
• 12 cups chicken broth
• Creole seasoning
• Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

1. Heat the chicken broth in a large stockpot.
2. In a separate saucepan, cook the oil and flour over medium heat to make a dark brown roux.
3. Add the diced vegetables to the roux and cook until softened.
4. Stir the roux mixture into the hot broth.
5. Add the chicken, shrimp, sausage, and Creole seasoning.
6. Simmer 5 to 7 hours.
7. Cool and refrigerate overnight if desired.
8. Reheat gently the next day and serve over rice.