Ingredients

• 1 lb sliced okra
• shrimp shells, from 1 pound of shrimp (41-50's)
• 5 quarts water
• 4 onions, quartered
• 1/2 bunch celery, sliced
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf, crushed
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 2 cups chopped green bell peppers
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons file powder
• 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
• 7 cups stock (above recipe)
• 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 cup crabmeat
• 1 lb cooked and peeled crawfish tail
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved for stock
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5 whole cloves