Chicken& Andouille Sausage Gumbo

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHICKEN & ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE GUMBO

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ethnic Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 ea Boneless chicken breasts
1 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1 c Lard
2 c Chopped onion
1 c Chopped green pepper
1 c Chopped celery
3 qt Poultry stock
1 lb Andouille sausage
1 1/2 ts Minced garlic
1 x Salt
1 x Black pepper
1 x Cayenne (red) pepper
2 c Sliced fresh okra
1 c Sliced green onions
1/2 c Minced flat leaf parsley
5 c Hot cooked rice
-----SEASONING MIX-----
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Black pepper
1/2 ts Red pepper
1/2 ts White pepper
1/2 ts Paprika
1/2 ts Onion powder
1/2 ts Garlic powder

Prepare seasoning mix. Remove skin from the 8 boneless chicken-breast
HALVES. Cut chicken into bite sized pieces. Place pieces on a baking
sheet; sprinkle liberally with seasoning. Let stand at room
temperature 30 minutes. Place flour in a plastic bag; add seasoned
chicken, shaking to coat all pieces thoroughly. Remove chicken;
shake in a colander to remove all excess flour, reserving flour. Heat
1 cup lard in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat.
When very hot, add chicken in batches; stir until browned and crisp
on all sides. Remove from heat. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon;
set aside. Loosen any browned bits from the bottom of pan; strain fat
to remove particles. Add enough lard to straiZ Add fat back to pot over
medium-low heat.
Add reserved flour; whisk until a smooth mahogany-colored roux,
about 45 minutes. Remove from heat; add onion, bell pepper and
celery at once; stir to blend and prevent browning. Cook until
vegetabloes are wilted and onion is transparent. *SLOWLY* stir in
stock; stir until combined before adding more. When all stock has
been added, bring to a full boil. Reduce heat; add sausage, garlic,
salt, black pepper and cayenne. Add browned chicken; simmer 25
minutes, stirring often. Add okra; cook 20 minutes. Remove from heat;
stir in green onions and parsley. To serve, place 1/2 cup rice in
each soup plate. Spoon gumbo over rice. Makes 8 to 10 servings. To
prepare seasoning mix, in a small bowl, combine all ingredients.



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