Shrimp Creole

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions, medium dice
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 4 celery ribs, medium dice
• 2 medium green bell peppers, medium dice
• 6 tablespoons tomato paste
• 12 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
• 12 teaspoon oregano
• 12 teaspoon thyme
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 12 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• pepper
• 4 cups cooked white rice

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan.
2. Add vegetables and garlic; saute until veggies soften, about 5 minutes.
3. Add next 4 ingredients; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add chicken broth; bring to boil and cook over medium high heat until thickened, about 30 minutes.
5. Add shrimp; simmer until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 4 minutes.
6. Season with 1/2 teaspoon pepper or to taste.
7. Ladle a portion of shrimp creole into each warm soup plate.
8. Spoon 3/4 cup rice atop each portion of creole.
9. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

vegetable oil, onions, garlic, celery, green bell peppers, tomato paste, chili pepper, oregano, thyme, chicken broth, shrimp, pepper, white rice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shrimp-creole-131345 (may not work)