Louisiana Seafood Gumbo with Shrimp, Crab and Andouille Sausage - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb crab meat, lump or claw
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken or seafood stock
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, optional
• 1 cup sliced okra or 1 tbsp filé powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Hot sauce to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• Cooked white rice, for serving