Sausage (I used a vegan spicy rolled sausage) • Low Sodium chicken broth • Water (throw in a sazón envelope if desired) • Smoked Paprika • Ground Cumin • Bay Leaves • Bayou Cajun Seasoning • About 1/2 cup Trinity Mix (bell pepper, celery, onion finely diced) • Fresh Dried Thyme • your favorite Oil (low flavor) • Shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined (optional) • Black Eyed Peas, drained •