Chicken sausage oyster gumbo

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupOil
1cupFlour
1Bell pepper; chopped
3Celery stalk; chopped
3Garlic clove; minced
2Onion; chopped
1Chicken; cut up
--- per Ellen Cleary
1poundsSmoked sausage or andouille
quart;Water, boiling
2Bay leaf
1pintOysters
Salt
Pepper
Rice; cooked

Directions

Make a dark roux wtih oil and flour. Add bell pepper, celery, garlic, green onions, and onions. Saute until tender. Add chicken and brown. Add sausage, boiling water, and bay leaves. Let simmer 1 hour.

Remove chicken from bones. Add chicken meat, salt, pepper, and oysters. Cook 10 minutes more. Serve over rice.