Slow-Cooker Leftover Turkey and Andouille Gumbo

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 4 cups chicken broth or stock
• 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped into bite sized pieces
• 12 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add celery, pepper and onion and cook, stirring often, until vegetables have begun to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking for 2 minutes more.