1 pound andouille or smoked sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick
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2 celery stalks, chopped
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1 large green bell pepper, chopped
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1 large onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 pinch Creole seasoning, or to taste
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6 cups chicken broth
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1 bay leaf
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1 rotisserie chicken, boned and shredded
Instructions
Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat; whisk in flour until roux is smooth and has cooked to the color of chocolate milk, about 8 to 10 minutes. Be careful not to burn the roux. If you see black specks in the mixture, it's best to start over.
Add sausage, celery, bell pepper, and onion into the roux; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add garlic; continue to cook and stir another 5 minutes.
Season with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning; stir well to blend. Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the chicken and simmer 1 hour more. Skim off any foam that floats to the top during this time.