Chicken Gumbo
["1 (2 to 2 1/2 lb.) fryer", "1 c. flour", "1 lb. margarine", "1 c. onions", "5 cloves garlic", "1 bay leaf", "1/2 lb. smoked sausage, cut in small pieces", "3 qt. water", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Brown flour in margarine.", "Add onions, smoked sausage and garlic.", "Saute until onions soften.", "Add chicken.", "Cover and let steam, but stir often.", "Add water, bay leaf, salt and pepper.", "Let cook until chicken is done.", "Turn off burner and add one pinch file."]
["fryer", "flour", "margarine", "onions", "garlic", "bay leaf", "sausage", "water", "salt"]