Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1 lb. (4 sticks) unsalted butter
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 red bell peppers, in medium dice
• 2 green bell peppers, in medium dice
• 2 medium onions, in medium dice
• 2 celery stalks, in medium dice
• 1 1/4 gallon (20 cups) chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 lb. andouille sausage, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices
• 3 1/2 lb. chicken, roasted and boned
• hot sauce to taste
• boiled rice as accompaniment