Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo – My Food Plans

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced okra
• 3 cups cooked white rice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions