Leftover Turkey Gumbo

Ingredients (21)

• 8 strips bacon, diced
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil, divided use
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pound smoked sausage, preferably Cajun-inspired, such as andouille
• 2 cups onion, chopped
• 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 3 green onions, chopped, white and light green separated from dark green
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 to 2 1/2 quarts  chicken stock, or turkey stock, low sodium
• 3 to 4 cups cooked turkey, chopped or shredded
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley, plus more for garnish, if desired
• Hot sauce, for serving, optional
• Steamed rice, for serving, optional