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Chef Heru's Creole Gumbo

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Many of my friends and family members have asked me over the years to post my "Nawlins" style Creole Gumbo recipe. It is actually my Mom's (Margaret S. Williams) recipe. She graciously passed it down to me. I've been inspired to post it because a lot of people have ask me too. Anyway... you guys wanted it...so here it goes.... Ingredients: 2 yellow onions finely chopped 1 large and firm bell pepper (or 2 small to medium size) finely chopped 8 stalks of celery hearts (No root or ends) thinly sliced 3 large bay leaves 2 32 ounce size boxes of unsalted chicken broth (No canned chicken broth) 1 15 oz can of seafood stock (Bar Harbor Brand preferred) 2 pkgs. of Andouille Sausage (substitute: 2 pkgs of polka kielbasa sausage) 2 bags of 40 count raw shrimp (or fresh tiger shrimp in proportion if available) 10-15 fresh chicken thighs or two large bags of frozen chicken drumettes (your choice) 1 lb of frozen or fresh okra sliced 16 oz can of tomat