Delicious Gumbo

Ingredients
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon gumbo file powder

4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups precooked shrimp, tails removed
4 links of andouille sausage
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 turnip, peeled and cubed
1 cup canned red beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup canned black-eye peas, rinsed and drained
1 jalapeño, slided (remove seeds for less heat)

Directions
1. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is just about to smoke, stir in the onions, garlic and bell peppers. Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender and the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Stir in seasonings, then add vegetable broth, sausage and shrimp.

2. Cover and simmer 10 minutes over medium heat. If starts to boil, reduce heat.  Add the tomatoes, sweet potato, parsnip, red beans, black-eyed peas, okra, and remaining stock. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes more or until potato and parsnips are tender. Add jalapeño pepper and mix in. Cover and simmer 5 minutes over medium heat.