Chicken Sausage Gumbo

Chicken Sausage Gumbo 1/2 cup Oil 1.5 pounds Chicken Sausages, cut into 1/2 inch rounds 1 pounds boneless chicken thighs, diced 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour 6 Garlic Cloves, minced 1 cup diced Onions 1/2 cup diced Celery 1 cup diced Bell Peppers 1/2 cup sliced Okra (optional) 2 Bay leaves 1 teaspoon Paprika 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground Black Pepper 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 5 cup low sodium Broth Salt to taste Freshly chopped Parsley for topping Heat half the oil in a dutch oven and add the chicken sausages. Fry on all sides till they are golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. If using okra, add it to dutch oven and fry it till it’s slightly crisp. Remove on another plate and set aside. Add the remaining oil and add flour. Cook the flour on a low flame for 6-8 minutes and cook while stirring occasionally till its golden caramel in colour. Add garlic, onions, celery and okra along with bay leaves, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper to the pan. Saute for five to six minutes till the vegetables are soft, and add the thyme leaves (discard the stems), chicken, worcestershire sauce, salt and broth. Add the broth slowly to the pan while whisking continuously. Simmer uncovered for an hour, and top with chopped parsley before serving.