Gumbo: With Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

Step 1

The first that I would recommend it to prepare prepare your chopped vegetables.

Step 2

In a large pot prepare your roux.  This should take about 20-30 minutes.

Step 3

Add the onions, belle pepper, celery, and parsley to the roux over medium to medium high heat and cook until the vegetables are nearly translucent.  (You can add a cup of the chicken stock to the roux at this point to keep it from burning if you'd like.)

Step 4

Add the garlic to the pot and cook for 5 minutes with roux and vegetables.

Step 5

Add the remaining chicken stock to the pot and stir until the roux has dissolved evenly into the stock.

Step 6

Add the dried mint, dried thyme, turkey, sausage, and Worcestershire to the pot.

Step 7

Season the gumbo with salt and hot sauce to taste.  (You should continue to season the gumbo throughout its cooking time.)

Step 8

Lower heat to low, cover, and simmer the gumbo for at least two and a half to three hours.

Step 9

Serve gumbo over white rice, and enjoy!