Turkey Gumbo

4 cups leftover turkey meat -- or more

1 cup oil*

1 cup flour*

1 large onion -- chopped or 2 small onions -- chopped

6 green onions with tops -- sliced

4 small stalk celery -- or more sliced

1 green bell pepper -- chopped

4 tablespoons fresh parsley -- chopped

2 cloves garlic -- or more chopped

salt and pepper

3 bay leaves

1 tablespoon dried thyme

1/8 teaspoon cayenne -- or more to taste OR 1/8 teaspoon Bayou Blast or other creole seasoning

1 package frozen sliced okra -- optional (10 oz)

additional chicken broth -- or turkey broth -- if needed

1 dash Tabasco Habanero Sauce -- or other hot sauce