Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 pound Andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices ((or smoked sausage))
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 bunch flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped ((plus chopped leaves for garnish))
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 14 oz stewed tomatoes with juice
  • 2 cups frozen sliced okra
  • 1 pound small shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 4 green onions (diced)

Instruction

  • Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the sausage until browned on both sides and remove.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the oil, add 2 tablespoons of butter and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Return the Dutch oven to low heat and melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add the onion, garlic, green pepper, and celery and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, to taste and the 1/4 bunch parsley. Cook, while stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
  • Add 4 cups chicken stock, whisking constantly. Add the sausage. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and okra. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Just before serving, add the green onions and chopped parsley.
  • Serve with rice, if desired.