- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to form a roux and cook until the roux is golden brown, stirring constantly.
- Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaves and Cajun seasoning; cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and diced tomatoes with juice; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
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