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.