Savory Southern Gumbo: My Family's Go-To Comfort Dish

Ingredients

• ½ cup (60g) vegetable oil
• ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound (450g) andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 pound (450g) chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cubed
• 1 can (14 oz / 400g) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 6 cups (1.4L) chicken stock
• 2 cups (300g) okra, sliced (fresh or frozen)
• 2-3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley and green onions for garnish