Mrs. Mooney's Secret Gumbo

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large red pepper (diced)
• 1 large green pepper (diced)
• 1 large yellow pepper (diced)
• 2 celery stalks (diced)
• 1 tablespoon garlic (minced or grated)
• 1 onion (diced (optional, original recipe does not call for it))
• 1 ounce large can diced tomatoes (14, I like to use fire roasted)
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon creole seasoning (rounded)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 -2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (less if you do not want it too hot (more if you do))
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 8 cups chicken broth (two 1 quart cartons)
• 1 1/2 pounds andouille sausage (sliced + halved again into half circles (NO substitutions))
• 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs (may sub chicken breast if desired)
• file powder (for serving)
• white rice (for serving)
• beer bread (for serving)