Cajun Shrimp Soup

An easy, delicious soup that is sure to warm you all the way to your toes!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons flour
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 3  celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  green onions, chopped fine
• 1  green pepper, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 4 (12 ounce) cans  cream-style corn
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄8-1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
• 1  dash  hot sauce
• 3  cups  small  cooked shrimp
• 1⁄3 cup fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oil in heavy saucepan on med. heat. Carefully add flour; cook and stir until golden brown(5 minutes). Reduce heat to low. Add veggies and garlic. Cook and stir for about 5 minute Add corn, tomatoes with liquid, bay leaf, peppers and hot sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Stir in shrimp&parsley. Heat through. Remove bay leaf and serve.