INGREDIENTS
•
4 large tomatoes
•
• 8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
•
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
•
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
•
• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
•
• 2 medium Spanish onions, chopped
•
• 1 small head garlic, finely chopped, about 1/4 cup
•
• 1 large jalapeno pepper, minced, seeds to taste (optional)
•
• 8 ounces Andouille sausage or kielbasa, cut in half lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
•
• 1 tablespoon dried rolled sage
•
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
•
• Pinch nutmeg
•
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
•
• 1 rosemary sprig
•
• 2 cups diced celery
•
• 2 cups diced bell peppers
•
• 2 cups sliced okra
•
• 1/2 cup long grain brown rice
•
• 1 tablespoon Gumbo File powder
•
• Freshly chopped parsley for garnish