Lunch: Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Easily feed a large group with this hearty, meaty soup!

Ingredients

5 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 1/2 lb. fresh andouille sausage
1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
kosher salt
Pepper
3/4 c. flour
2/3 c. vegetable oil
6 medium yellow onions
6 stalk celery
3 green peppers
6 clove garlic
3 lb. fresh okra
3 qt. low-sodium chicken broth
2 can diced tomatoes
2 bunch collard greens
12 sprig fresh thyme
4 bay leaves
Filé powder
2 c. cooked white rice
1 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 scallions

Instructions

Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown the sausage, 2 minutes per side; transfer to a large bowl. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown, 2 minutes per side; transfer to the bowl. When cool, cut the sausage and chicken into 1-inch pieces (they will only be partially cooked).
Reduce heat to medium, add the flour and oil to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is a deep golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the onions, celery, peppers, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt the remaining tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook the okra, turning once or twice until golden brown, about 6 to 7 minutes, adding more butter as necessary.
Add the broth to the pot along with the sausage, chicken, and okra (and any juices that have accumulated in the bowl). Stir in the tomatoes, collards, thyme, bay leaves, and 3 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, 25 to 30 minutes (be careful not to overcook, or the okra will become slimy). Discard the bay leaves and stir in the filé powder (if using). Serve with cooked rice, parsley, and scallions, if desired.

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