Smokey Tomato and Shrimp Stew

µYou could say this meal is a happy accident. I started this dish with the intention making jambalaya…then I wasn’t happy with the flavor combination and it morphed into a comforting soup that hit the spot for these long winter nights we’ve been having. I immediately scribbled down all of the ingredients because I will be making this one again soon!

Smoked paprika, green lentils, diced tomatoes, celery and bell pepper and chicken stock make up the base of this recipe. I threw in two sliced links of chicken sausage (andouille would have been delicious but I didn’t have that on hand) and shrimp for added protein and bulk. I am picky about rice in soups but the addition of 1 to 2 cups of cooked brown rice could also be added or served on the side for an even heartier meal.

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Smokey Tomato and Shrimp Stew

Author: Tastfinity Cuisine: Vegetarian Courses: Main dish Recipe Keys: Gluten-free

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µYou could say this meal is a happy accident. I started this dish with the intention making jambalaya...then I wasn't happy with the flavor combination and it morphed into a comforting soup that hit the spot for these long winter nights we've been having. I immediately scribbled down all of the ingredients because I will be making this one again soon!

Ingredients

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• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• ¹⁄₂ green bell pepper, diced
• 1 Tbsp oil, butter, ghee (butter/ghee lends a richer flavor)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp cajun seasoning
• ¹⁄₂ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup cooked green lentils
• 2 links of cooked chicken sausage, sliced
• 26 oz boxed diced tomatoes (I used Pomi brand)
• 2 cups chicken broth (I used homemade chicken stock)
• 20 24 20- cooked shrimp (50-70 count)
• 1 ¹⁄₂ Tbsp Bragg's liquid aminos, tamari or gluten free soy sauce
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. • In a Dutch oven or a large soup pot, heat oil/butter over medium heat. Add celery, onion and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally.
   • Add garlic and seasonings and saute about 1 minute until fragrant.
   • Add lentils, sausage and tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   • Stir in broth and let cook for 10 minutes until heated through.
   •  Lastly, stir in the shrimp and Braggs until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve!

    

Note

Leftovers were delicious after the flavors had more time to marry. Enjoy