30 Minute Shrimp And Sausage Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pkg. turkey smoked sausage, sliced
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
1 can condensed chicken broth
1 pkg. frozen okra, thawed and sliced
1 small bay leaf
1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
salt and black pepper
1/2 lb. cleaned medium shrimp
hot cooked white rice

Preparation

Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Stir in flour.
Cook 4 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add green pepper, onion, celery and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Add turkey sausage, tomatoes, broth, okra, bay leaf and thyme; stir until well blended.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover.
Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add shrimp; cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are done.
Remove bay leaf; discard.
Serve shrimp mixture over rice.