Low-Carb, Keto, Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

DIRECTIONS

• Peel and Devein Shrimp.
• Put shrimp aside in bowl.
• Place skins in pot.
• chop and cut all veggies in broth ingredients. Crush bay leaves with hand then place in broth. Mince garlic cloves.
• Pour 6 cups water into pot and place lid on pot.
• Bring pot to a rapid boil.
• Shake broth seasonings in water.
• Place stove-top heat down to "low" setting.
• Let broth simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
• Strain broth and set aside.
• To Make Gumbo:
• Cut sausage into 1/8 inch slices.
• Chop all veggies and set aside.
• Put teaspoon oil in large skillet or stock pot.
• Set skillet to medium-high heat.
• Add veggies and all gumbo dry seasonings.
• Saute veggies and crushed bay leaves until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Pour in the reserved shrimp broth and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and sliced sausage and simmer 10 minutes more, or until sausage is cooked through.
• Add salt to taste.
• Evenly sprinkle some guar gum onto gumbo and stir inches Add gum until desired thickness is achieved.
• Serve.