Cajun Shrimp Soup

A hearty, spicy soup.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsps butter
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 cup chopped red pepper
• 3/4 cup chopped green onions
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups v8 juice
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 tsp leaves thyme
• 1/4 tsp leaves basil
• 1/4 tsp pepper flakes
• 1 g whole bay leaf
• 1 1/2 tsps salt
• 3/4 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 tsp cajun spices
• 1 1/3 lbs shrimp, peeled
• 15 oz black beans, canned

Directions

1. Sauté peppers, onions, and garlic in melted butter over medium heat until tender. About 6 minutes.
2. Add V-8 juice, water, and seasonings and bring to a boil.
3. Stir in the rice, beans and reduce to a simmer. Simmer, covered, for 18 minutes.
4. Add shrimp (deveined, tails removed and cut into two pieces) and cook for 6 minutes.