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	Gumbo 40

		TURKEY BONE GUMBO 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/4 cup flour 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped bell peppers salt cayenne 1 pound smoked sausage (andouille or kiebasa), cut into 1/2 inch slices 3 bay leaves 6 cups turkey stock leftover turkey meat, about 3 to 4 cups 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1 tablespoon file powder 2 cups cooked long grain white rice In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, combine the oil and flour and stirring slowly and constantly for 20 to 25 minutes, make a dark brown roux, the color of chocolate. Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and continue to stir for 4-5 minutes, or until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Add the sausage and bay leaves. Continue to stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the stock. Stir until the roux mixture and stock are well combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Add the turkey. Simmer for 2 hours. Skim off any fat that rises to the surface. Remove from the heat . Stir in the parsley and green onions. Remove the bay leaves and serve in deep bowls with rice.