Towboat Gumbo

Directions

1. 1
   Boil chicken and set aside.
2. 2
   In a large pot mix flour and cooking oil and cook over low to medium heat until color of chocolate.
3. 3
   Turn off heat and add onions, bell pepper, and celery. Cook this until soft, stirring constantly.
4. 4
   When soft, add water 1 cup at a time very slow.
5. 5
   When everything is mixed, add chicken and bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6
   Simmer for 2 hours.
7. 7
   15 minutes before serving, add fil.
8. 8
   Serve over freshly cooked rice.