In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat and stir in the flour. Stirring slowly and constantly for 20 to 25 minutes, make a dark brown roux, the color of chocolate.
Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and continue to stir for 4 to 5 minutes, or until wilted. Add the sausage, ham, salt, cayenne, pepper, and bay leaves and stir well. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the cooled stock and stir well to combine with the roux mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
Add the chicken and cook just until the chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley and green onions. Ladle into deep soup bowls and sprinkle lightly with file powder. Serve with hot sauce, if desired. Place a scoop of rice in the middle and serve.
Chicken stock and meat:
1 (3 1/2 to 4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
2 ribs celery, roughly chopped
1 large carrot, roughly chopped
1 large yellow onion, peeled and quartered
1 head garlic, cut in 1/2 horizontally
3 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Parsley stems
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
4 quarts water
To make the stock, in a large stockpot, combine all the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, skimming the surface occasionally to remove any foam that forms on the surface.
Remove from the heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a clean container. Remove the meat from the bones and discard the bones and vegetables. Let cool completely, and refrigerate overnight. Skim any fat that forms on the surface after chilled. Keep refrigerated until ready to use, up to 3 days, or place in airtight containers and freeze for up to 2 months.
Yield: about 3 quarts, and 3 cups of cooked chicken meat

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	905.94 Kcal (3793 kJ)
Calories from fat	461.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.33g	79%
Cholesterol	62.77mg	21%
Sodium	2532.22mg	106%
Potassium	901.51mg	19%
Total Carbs	75.36g	25%
Sugars	13.7g	55%
Dietary Fiber	2.77g	11%
Protein	38.29g	77%
Vitamin C	58.1mg	97%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	22.4mg	125%
Calcium	65.2mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	107.49 Kcal (450 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.09g	79%
Cholesterol	7.45mg	21%
Sodium	300.45mg	106%
Potassium	106.97mg	19%
Total Carbs	8.94g	25%
Sugars	1.63g	55%
Dietary Fiber	0.33g	11%
Protein	4.54g	77%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	97%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	26%
Iron	2.7mg	125%
Calcium	7.7mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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