Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 gal. water
  • 1 (4 lb.) chicken, cut up
  • 5 bay leaves
  • 5 sprigs parsley
  • 3 whole garlic cloves
  • 1 lb. andouille or smoked sausage
  • 3 medium onions, chopped
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large celery rib, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 4 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 2 (14 oz.) cans Italian-style tomatoes (undrained), chopped
  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. dried whole thyme
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 3/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. Creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp. red pepper
  • 1 1/4 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 2 lb. medium size shrimp
  • 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sliced okra, thawed
  • 1/2 tsp. fil powder

Method

  • Bring the first 5 ingredients to a boil in a large stockpot; cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Remove chicken, reserving broth. Skin, bone and cut into pieces; set aside.