30 Minute Shrimp And Sausage Gumbo

• 1/4 c. butter
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pkg. turkey smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 can condensed chicken broth
• 1 pkg. frozen okra, thawed and sliced
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• salt and black pepper
• 1/2 lb. cleaned medium shrimp
• hot cooked white rice

1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Stir in flour.
3. Cook 4 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add green pepper, onion, celery and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Add turkey sausage, tomatoes, broth, okra, bay leaf and thyme; stir until well blended.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Cover.
7. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Add shrimp; cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are done.
9. Remove bay leaf; discard.
10. Serve shrimp mixture over rice.

butter, flour, green pepper, onion, celery, clove garlic, turkey smoked sausage, tomatoes, condensed chicken broth, frozen okra, bay leaf, thyme, salt, shrimp, white rice

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=50951 (may not work)