Rustic Shrimp Stew

Herbs and veggies with chicken sausage and shrimp make for a hearty rustic and filling soup.

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 1/8 cup flour
• 1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 16 oz shrimp
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 2 medium carrots peeled & sliced thin
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 links Italian chicken sausage
• 1 cup diced potato

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven.
2. Add potato, carrot, garlic, onion and sausage.
3. Season with salt and pepper if desired and cook, stirring occasionally until potatoes are crisp-tender, 15-17 minutes.
4. Sprinkle flour over potatoes and vegetables.
5. Stir in broth and 1 cup water, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are cooked through (about 5 minutes).
6. Add shrimp to soup, cover and simmer 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pinked and opaque.
7. Remove from heat and add parsley.