Ingredients

  • 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

Method

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