Name: Turkey and Sausage Gumbo
Yield: 8
Ingredients: For the stock; 5 lb turkey or chicken parts, a combination of wings, legs, and thighs; 2 large onions, rinsed, unpeeled, and quartered; 4 stalks celery, cut in large chunks; 5 carrots, scrubbed, root end removed, and cut into large chunks; 1/2 bunch fresh thyme, rinsed thoroughly; 1 gal filtered cool water; For the gumbo; 3 cups onions, chopped; 3 cups celery, chopped; 1 cup red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 12 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 1 lb smoked sausage, such as andouille, sliced; 4 oz Tasso or smoked ham, diced; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried basil; 3 bay leaves; 1-1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 (28 oz) cans stewed tomatoes, chopped; 3 lb okra, sliced; 3 lb cooked turkey meat, cubed; 1/4 cup Filé powder plus 1/4 cup cold water, whisked together to make a slurry; 1 tbsp hot sauce, preferably Crystal brand; Salt and pepper, to taste; Steamed or boiled white rice, for serving; Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish