Corn And Shrimp Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 Tbsp. oil
3 Tbsp. flour
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 onions, chopped
4 shallots, chopped
2 Tbsp. minced parsley
2 lb. shrimp, peeled
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. Tony's seasoning
2 dashes Tabasco
1 can (1 lb. size) Ro-Tel tomatoes or tomatoes (undrained)
1 (1 lb.) can whole kernel corn
2 cans chicken broth
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf

Preparation

Make a roux with the oil and flour.
When golden brown, add the onions.
Add tomato paste; saute slowly for 10 minutes.
Add the bell pepper, shallots, shrimp, parsley, salt, pepper, Tony's seasoning and Tabasco.
Simmer 5 more minutes, then add tomatoes, corn, chicken broth and bay leaf.
If too thick, water can be added.
Simmer for 1 hour.