Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Name: Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 celery stalks, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 6 cups chicken stock; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup sliced okra (optional); 1/2 cup chopped green onions (for garnish); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); Cooked white rice (for serving); Hot sauce (for serving)