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                          LOUISIANA CHICKEN GUMBO
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3                    Lbchicken
    4       tb           Fat, butter or bacon fat
    1       lb           Ham, diced
    1       md           Onion, sliced
    1 1/2   ts           Salt
    1       qt           Hot water
    2       c            Sliced okra
    1                    Sprig thyme
    2                    Dozen oysters
      1/8   ts           Cayenne
    1       tb           File' -OR-
    3       tb           Sassafras leaves
 
   Cooked Rice
   
   Clean chicken and cut in pieces.  Saute chicken in fat
   in heavy frying pan until browned, turning frequently.
   Add ham and onion, and saute for about 10 minutes. Add
   salt and water; bring to a boil, and simmer for about
   1 1/2 hours, or until chicken is tender.  Add okra and
   thyme, and simmer for 1/2 hour longer, or until okra
   is tender. Remove chicken from bone and return to
   stock.  Add oysters and cayenne, and cook until edges
   of oysters curl. Add additional seasoning if needed.
   Just before serving stir in file' or sassafras leaves.
   Serve at once in hot tureen with boiled rice, or serve
   in hot soup bowls.
   
   Serves 6 to 8.
   
   Posted by Earl Shelsby. Courtesy of Fred Peters.
  
 
 
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