Shrimp & chicken sausage gumbo~

I used:
1 package (5 links) hot italian chicken sausage(or mild for less spice)
1/4 medium to large shrimp (any size is fine-fresh or frozen)
1 cup white rice
1/2 sliced cup okra (frozen is fine too)
1 14 ounce can of diced tomatoes with green chilies (buy regular if you want your gumbo to have less spice)
2 cups chicken broth
1 small white or yellow onion diced
1 large garlic clove minced
1 bay leaf

pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

In a quart pot cook rice as directed using chicken broth instead of water. Let cook and set aside.

In a large non stick skillet with cooking spray or one table spoon of olive oil on medium heat place diced onion in pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Add sausage links and brown on all sides. Once sausage is browned on all sides (note that the sausage does not have to bee cooked all the way through yet).

Add one cup of chicken broth and cover for 10 minutes. The steam will cook the sausage entirely.

Add the can of tomatoes and let simmer for 3-4 minutes for flavors to merry.

Add shrimp and okra at the end of cooking process in order to keep okra a little firm. The shrimp will cook in 3-4 minutes in the simmering liquid.

Place rice in center bowl with shrimp, vegetables and sliced sausage around rice or mix ingredients entirely and serve.

* Be sure to remove bay leaf :)