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Combine the onion, bell pepper and celery, then remove
1/2 cup of the
mixture and set aside for later.
TO MAKE THE BROWN ROUX: Over high heat in a small heavy
saucepot, heat 6
tablespoons of the oil. When hot, add the flour and,
with a wooden spoon,
over medium heat, stir constantly until the roux turns
brown and smells
nutty, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the
heat and immediately
add the reserved 1/2 cup of the vegetable mixture and
continue to stir until
the roux has cooled down. Transfer the roux, which is
very hot, to a mixing
bowl.
In a heavy 4-quart saucepan, over medium heat, heat the
remaining 2
tablespoons of oil. Add the remaining vegetable mixture
and cook, stirring,
for a couple of minutes. Add the andouille sausage, optional
"Cajun" or
"Creole" seasoning, cover and cook over low heat for
about 5 minutes, or
until the vegetables are tender, but not brown.
Over medium heat, add the chicken stock, Worcestershire
sauce, tomatoes,
beans and the reserved roux and bring the liquid to a
simmer. Cook,
uncovered, for 5 minutes then add the chicken and cook
for 5 minutes longer
or until the chicken is completely cooked through. Remove
the pot from the
heat and add the hot sauce if you like your gumbo hot
and/or add the sour
cream if you like it rich. Serve over rice.