If you love gumbo you'll love this version made from our family recipe. It combines seafood, chicken and sausage with all the veggies and spices you love in gumbo.
Boil chicken in 3 qts water. Bone and set aside. Reserve stock.
In heavy dutch oven, saute' celery, onion, parsley, and garlic until celery is tender.
Add reserved stock, chicken, sausage, okra, tomatoes, and seasoning.
In separate non-stick skillet, heat ½ cup oil and ½ cup flour. Stir constantly over medium high heat until mixture is smooth and turns dark brown. Add to Dutch oven.
Cook, loosely covered over medium heat 1 ½-2 hours, skimming fat off top frequently.
Add seafood and file'. Mix well and cook until shrimp is cooked through.
Serve over steamed rice with saltine crackers and extra Tony Cachere's and Tobasco.