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Spicy Cajun Gumbo


From the Kitchen of:  Steve
Source:  From the book "Soup's On" by Gail Hobbs & Bob Carter

Place chicken, 2 cups stock, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and Cajun Seasoning Blend in a Crockery Pot on high heat.  In a medium skillet, sauté onion, carrots, bell peppers, corn and garlic in olive oil for about 10 minutes or until softened.  Add to Crockery Pot.  In same skillet, brown sausage on all sides over medium-high heat.  Reduce heat, cover and cook through (about 10 minutes).  Slice sausage into 1 inch pieces and add to crock pot.  Pour out all but about 2 tablespoons of the sausage fat.  Add flour to fat and stir constantly over medium-high heat to create a dark roux.  Slowly add remaining 1 cup of broth to roux and stir until smooth.  Mix roux into Crockery Pot, lower heat, cover and cook for 6-8 hours.  About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the shrimp.  Season to taste with salt, pepper and filé.

I you don't have a Crockery Pot substitute a large stock pot for Crockery Pot.  Instead of cooking for 6-8 hours, simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours on low heat in stock pot.