Easy Shrimp/ Sausage Gumbo

2 tabl butter
3 garlic cloves chopped
bread crumbs for toppings (optional)
1 teas herbs de Provence
12 oc andouille sausage or a mild sausage if you prefer, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, i liked red to add color
1/3 cup flour
1 cup frozen shelled edamane
2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
1lb med - large shrimp, peeled

in large pot or dutch oven cook sausage until browned and tranfer to plate. add onion, pepper, butter, garlic, herbs and cook until vegs are crisp-tender (5 mins). Add flour and stir until mixed. add 2 cups of water and bring to boil over med-high heat. add the sausage back, edamame, white beans until simmering again. Add shrimp until fully cooked. Add salt/pepper if desired.


I made this last night and thought it was very good and pretty easy. It would be great during the winter!!!