Creole Chicken Gumbo Recipe A Taste of Louisiana

Ingredients

• ½ cup (115g) all-purpose flour, unbleached
• ½ cup (115g) vegetable oil (or canola oil)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 1 ½ cups)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (approx. ¾ cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth, low sodium
• 1 (14.5 ounce/410g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 pound (450g) Andouille sausage (optional), sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt
• black pepper
• Cooked white rice, for serving
• Chopped fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish (optional)