Pour 1TBSP of oil into pot and heat, then add sausage. Cook until browned and remove from pot.
Stir in remaining oil and flour. Cook on high for 7 minutes or until mixture turns deep brown.
Add onion, pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
Stir in broth, tomatoes, beans, and thyme and heat to a boil, then allow to simmer.
Stir in shrimp to cook on high heat covered for 15 minutes before serving.