V8 Creole Shrimp Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup diced andouille sausage
1 cup diced green pepper
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced onion
1 quart chicken broth
10 ounces frozen okra, thawed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 lb shrimp, peeled and cooked
1 cup vegetable juice
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 teaspoons fresh thyme (use much less if using dried)

Preparation

In a saucepot over medium heat, cook sausage, peppers, celery and onions for 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and cook 8 more minutes.