Favorite Gumbo

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into coins
• 2/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large bell peppers, cored and diced
• 2 large celery stalks, diced
• 1 small white onion, peeled and diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 cup fresh or frozen chopped okra
• 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 pound peeled and deveined raw large shrimp (optional)
• fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
• white or brown rice, for serving
• toppings: thinly-sliced green onions and/or chopped fresh parsley