Easy Shrimp Gumbo

Submitted by mrs.trs

"Gumbo made simple.....& good Can substitute 3C Chopped Chicken for shrimp"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 13mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons low-fat margarine
• 2 onions (sliced)
• 1 green pepper (sliced thin)
• 3 teaspoons garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon pepper sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 10 ounces frozen okra (cut & thawed)
• 16 ounces whole tomatoes (undrained)
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 lb frozen shrimp (peeled or deveined)
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (optional)

directions

1. Heat Margarine in dutch oven medium heat.
2. Cook onions, bell pepper, and garlic, stirring occassionally, until onions are softened.
3. Stir in flour . Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients except shrimp, rice and parsley; break up tomatoes.
5. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 45 minutes, stirring occassionally.
6. Stir shrimp into soup. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
7. Remove Bay Leaf , serve over rice and sprinkle with parsley.