Jambalaya Soup

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 pound Andouille sausage, thinly sliced into rounds
• 3 small bell peppers, cored and diced (I used a mix of colors)
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 small white onion, peeled and diced
• 1 jalapeño pepper*, seeded and finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup uncooked white or brown rice
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning** (add more/less to taste)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• salt and pepper
• (optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsley, thinly-sliced green onions, hot sauce)