Shrimp Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. shrimp
1 large dried onion, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 c. parsley, chopped
2 bay leaves
4 cloves garlic, chopped
4 Tbsp. shortening
3 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. okra (can use frozen box)
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato paste
1 tsp. thyme
dash or more of cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 c. chopped, smoked sausage

Preparation

Heat cooker.
Add shortening and flour and make a brown roux. Then add all the green ingredients; add water (2 quarts).
You may add more water.
Cook for 1 hour after it begins to boil.