Easy Shrimp Gumbo

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

• Ready In: 1 hr 13 mins
• 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.