Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 Tbsp. oil
• 1 c. celery
• 1 crushed garlic clove
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder (optional)
• 1 (14 oz.) can tomatoes
• 1 lb. cooked clean shrimp
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1/4 c. Cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 medium onions, diced
• 1/2 lb. fresh or 1 can mushrooms
• 1/4 tsp. paprika
• 2 drops ???
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• hot cooked rice