| 21. | Add thyme, parsley, bay leaves and pepper pod.
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| 22. | Remove thyme, bay leaves and peppercorns, and reserve.
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| 23. | Alternate cleaned shrimp, onions and bay leaves in shallow baking dish.
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| 24. | Add the reduced stock, the basil and bay leaves.
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| 25. | Add the chicken broth, beef broth and bay leaves.
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| 26. | Add the clam juice, raw potatoes, thyme and bay leaves.
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| 27. | Add the bay leaves and bring back to a boil.
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| 28. | Remove bay leaves and stir in file powder at end of cooking.
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| 29. | Add oysters, turn off heat and remove bay leaves.
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| 30. | Simmer 45 minutes; in last 5 minutes, add bay leaves.
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