Turkey andouille gumbo

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupFlour
cupOil
1cupChopped onions
½cupChopped green bell pepper
½cupChopped celery
1tablespoonChopped garlic
2cupsSliced andouille sausage
2quartsStock
2Bay leaves
Salt and cayenne
Creole spice
2cupsShredded
Cooked turkey meat
Steamed rice, for serving
Chopped scallions, for
Garnish

Directions

In a large soup pot slowly heat oil and flour together over low heat, stirring constantly, until it becomes a nutty brown color and is very fragrant; be careful not to burn. Add onions, pepper and celery and cook, stirring, 4 minutes. Add garlic and andouille and cook 5 minutes, until some fat releases from sausage. Add stock, bay leaf, 2 teaspoons salt, cayenne and Creole spice to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Add turkey and simmer 30 minutes more. Adjust seasonings and serve with hot steamed rice and a generous sprinkle of green onions.

Yield: 6 Servings

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