EASY SHRIMP GUMBO

Easy Shrimp Gumbo image

Provided by Chef Diva Divine

Categories Gumbo

Time 1h13m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons low-fat margarine
2 onions (sliced)
1 green pepper (sliced thin)
3 teaspoons garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
10 ounces frozen okra (cut & thawed)
16 ounces whole tomatoes (undrained)
6 ounces tomato paste
1 lb frozen shrimp (peeled or deveined)
3 cups cooked rice
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (optional)

Steps:

Heat Margarine in dutch oven medium heat.
Cook onions, bell pepper, and garlic, stirring occassionally, until onions are softened.
Stir in flour . Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat.
Stir in remaining ingredients except shrimp, rice and parsley; break up tomatoes.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 45 minutes, stirring occassionally.
Stir shrimp into soup. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
Remove Bay Leaf , serve over rice and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 147.7, Sodium 904.9, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 9.1, Protein 22.7