Cajun Shrimp Soup

• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped fine
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 (12 ounce) cans cream-style corn
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
• 1 dash hot sauce
• 3 cups small cooked shrimp
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley (optional)

1. Heat oil in heavy saucepan on med. heat. Carefully add flour; cook and stir until golden brown(5 minutes). Reduce heat to low. Add veggies and garlic. Cook and stir for about 5 minute Add corn, tomatoes with liquid, bay leaf, peppers and hot sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Stir in shrimp&parsley. Heat through. Remove bay leaf and serve.

flour, vegetable oil, celery, onion, green onions, green pepper, garlic, creamstyle, tomatoes, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, white pepper, hot sauce, shrimp, fresh parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cajun-shrimp-soup-143633 (may not work)