Chicken Andouille Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 chicken (2 1/2 lb.)
3 qt. water
1 1/2 lb. fresh okra
1/2 c. flour
1 large bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 lb. Andouille sausage, sliced (or smoked sausage if Andouille is not available)
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. basil
2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. gumbo file

Preparation

Cut chicken into eight pieces; cover with water and simmer approximately 1 hour, until chicken is tender and easily removed from the bones.
Pour off stock and set aside.
Allow chicken to cool; debone and set aside.
Meanwhile, slice okra and saute in about 2 tablespoons of oil until all ropiness is gone (about 1/2 hour).