Paw Paw'S Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. oil
2/3 c. flour
1 large onion, chopped
1 c. green onions
1 1/2 tsp. red pepper
1 Tbsp. salt
1 can chicken broth
1 chicken, cut up
1 pkg. giblets
smoked sausage (optional)
2 1/2 qt. water
2 Tbsp. file or at table

Preparation

Heat oil.
Add flour; brown on medium heat.
Brown slow; stir often.
Brown until flour is the color of dark chocolate.
Set aside.
This is roux; it will still cook.
Stir often.
In a large heavy pot, add onions, salt, pepper and meat; you may want to use more spices and add 2 1/2 quarts of cold water.
Never put roux in hot water; it turns white.
Let boil on low heat for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
Just before serving, you can add file if you desire.