Serves 6
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large onion, chopped medium
1 green bell pepper, chopped medium
2 stalks celery, chopped medium
1-pound andouille sausage, diced ¼ inch thick
4 cloves garlic, minced fine
Creole seasoning to taste
5 cups chicken broth
1 cup beer
1 rotisserie chicken, boned and shredded
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat a large pot over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the oil and flour and continue to stir until the color of walnuts; about 9 minutes. Add the onion, pepper and celery and continue to stir for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to stir for 5 minutes. Add the Creole seasoning, chicken broth and beer and increase to high heat until simmering.
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes. Add the shredded chicken and simmer for 30 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with rice.
Enjoy with Prophecy Pinot Noir, J Pinot Gris, Stella Artois or Dogfish IPA.
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