Ingredients

• 4 small bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (preferably cayenne)
• 1 teaspoon gumbo file (file powder)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 6 ounces smoked andouille sausages (about 1 heaping cup) or 6 ounces kielbasa, diced
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 6 ounces tasso (about 1 1/2 cups) or 6 ounces other smoked ham, diced
• 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 4 tablespoons margarine