Ingredients

• 4 cups fat-free chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/3 cup butter, divided
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups onion, chopped
• 2/3 cup celery, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1-1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined {about 30 shrimp}
• 4 cups hot cooked long-grain rice