Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

INGREDIENTS

2 lb

boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces

1 lb

andouille sausage, cut into bite-size pieces

3/4 cup

vegetable oil

1 cup

all-purpose flour

2 cups

chopped onion

1 cup

chopped celery

1 cup

chopped green bell pepper

2 cloves

garlic, minced

cartons chicken broth

1 16 ounce package

frozen chopped okra

bay leaves

1 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp

hot sauce (optional)

3/4 tsp

dried thyme

1/2 tsp

ground black pepper

Hot cooked rice

Garnish: chopped green onion