Ingredients
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1 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 pound andouille or smoked sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick
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2 celery stalks, chopped
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1 large green bell pepper, chopped
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1 large onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 pinch Creole seasoning, or to taste
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6 cups chicken broth
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1 bay leaf
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1 rotisserie chicken, boned and shredded
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat; whisk in flour until roux is smooth and has cooked to the color of chocolate milk, about 8 to 10 minutes. Be careful not to burn the roux. If you see black specks in the mixture, it's best to start over.
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Add sausage, celery, bell pepper, and onion into the roux; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add garlic; continue to cook and stir another 5 minutes.
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Season with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning; stir well to blend. Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in the chicken and simmer 1 hour more. Skim off any foam that floats to the top during this time.
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Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 480 | Calories |
| 40g | Fat |
| 15g | Carbs |
| 16g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 480 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 40g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium 1183mg | 51% |
| Total Carbohydrate 15g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin C 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium 26mg | 2% |
| Iron 2mg | 8% |
| Potassium 262mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
