Jumbalaya

Ingredients:

1 lb smoked sausage, sliced

3 Tb olive oil

2/3 c chopped green pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

Chopped parsley

2 16 oz cans diced tomatoes

2 c chicken broth

1 1/2 t thyme

Bay leaves

2 t oregano

1 Tb creole seasoning (salt, red pepper, black pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder)

1/2 t salt

1/4 t cayenne pepper

1/4 t black pepper

2 c white rice

3 lb raw shrimp, peeled

1. In a large pot saute sausage and remove with a slotted spoon.  

2. Add oil to drippings and saute green pepper, garlic, parsley, and celery for 5 minutes.

3. Add tomatoes with liquid, broth, and onions.  Stir in spices and add rice.

4. Add sausage and cook 30 min, covered over low heat, stirring occasionally.  After most of liquid has been absorbed by rice, add shrimp and cook until pink.

5. Transfer to baking dish and bake 25 more min.

** This is an easy delicious jumbalaya... can substitute shrimp for chicken if desired.  With all seasoning, use taste to adjust as needed.  It may be helpful to add 1 c of chicken broth, wait until it is absorbed, and then add more if needed **