Shrimp, Okra, Andouille & Tomato Rouxless Gumbo - 'Downright Delicious with Yo-Yo'

Ingredients

• 1 lb frozen, cut okra
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• ½ lb andouille or other smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4 - inch rounds
• 1 cup finely chopped onions
• ½ cup finely chopped green bell peppers
• ½ cup finely chopped celery
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp cayenne pe pper
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups peeled, seeded, and finely chopped fresh tomatoes, or 2 cups finely chopped canned whole tomatoes
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 6 cups Shrimp Stock OR water
• 1 ½ lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tsp Creole seasoning
• Finely chopped fresh parsley and thinly sliced tender green onion tops, for garnish
• 2 tbsp Gumbo filé
• White rice, for serving