2tbspBetter than Bouillion Chicken Flavoredheaping
¼cupcanola oil
3poundsskinless chickenbreasts and/or thighs
1 ½poundssmoked sausage
1green bell pepperdiced
1oniondiced
3celery stalksdiced
2tspminced garlicheaping
1tbspcreole seasoning
½tbspsmoked paprika
1tbspthymefresh or dried
2bay leaves
1poundcrab legs
1poundshrimppeeled and deveined, optional
¼cupchopped parsley
3green onionssliced thin
1 ½tbspgumbo file
cooked rice for serving
Instructions
In large soup pot, combine ready-made roux, chicken broth, water, and "Better than Bouillion". Bring to a boil.
In a large skillet, heat oil. Cook cut-up chicken until browned. Add sausage and cook another couple minutes. Remove meat from skillet. Add to soup pot.
Reheat oil in skillet; add green pepper, onion, celery, and garlic. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add to soup pot.
Add creole seasoning, paprika, thyme, bay leaves, and crab meat. Bring to a boil, and let simmer 45-50 minutes.
Add shrimp, simmer for 5 more minutes.
Stir in file powder, green onions, and chopped parsley.
Serve in bowls with cooked rice.
Notes
You can add a 14 ounce can of diced tomatoes if you choose. My coonass friend, Kim Carlson, says tomatoes make it "Yankee Gumbo."