Easy Sausage-Shrimp Gumbo Soup

When I was home Christmas, my sister-in-law Stacy, was making this for a New Year's Even Party.  I have never made gumbo before and since this was such an easy version, I decided to try it for my family.  A few loved it - maybe too many chunky vegetables for two of my girls.  It was quick and easy so that is always a plus.  I did add a little precooked chicken and probably too many veggies so I had to use two cans of broth.  Also, I had difficulty finding a frozen gumbo mixture of vegetables.   I just used a blend I found in the store and threw in some frozen okra.  I also used raw, frozen, peeled and deveined shrimp to throw in the last minute or two.  Enjoy!

Sausage-Shrimp Gumbo Soup


1 (16 oz) pkg smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (16 oz) pkg frozen vegetable gumbo mixture
1 (14 1/2 oz) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1  (14 oz) can chicken broth
2 tsp creole seasoning ( I used Tony Chachere's)
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb peeled, medium size fresh shrimp
1 Tbsp file' powder
hot cooked rice

Cook sausage in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until browned.  Add garlic, stirring for one minutes.  Add vegetables and next 4 ingredients.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered 5 minutes.  Add shrimp, cook 3 minutes or just until shrimp are pink.  Remove from heat and stir in file' powder.  **Can always add some extra hot sauce if desired....Serve over rice.

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