Cajun Shrimp Gumbo

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Onion (1, chopped)
• Green bell pepper (1, chopped)
• Celery (2 stalks, chopped)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Andouille sausage (1/2 pound, sliced)
• Cajun seasoning (1 tablespoon)
• Dried thyme (1/2 teaspoon)
• Bay leaves (2)
• Chicken broth (4 cups)
• Canned diced tomatoes (1 (14.5 oz) can)
• Okra (1 cup, sliced)
• Shrimp (1 pound, peeled and deveined)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Cooked rice (for serving)
• Green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the sliced sausage, Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, and bay leaves to the pot. Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Add the sliced okra and shrimp to the pot. Stir well, then cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
6. Season the gumbo with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve the gumbo hot, ladled over cooked rice and garnished with a sprinkle of chopped green onions.