Jambalaya

By june

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain rice
• 3 tbsp dried minced onion
• 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
• 1 tbsp beef bouillon granules
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/2 to 3/4 pound medium, fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

Preparation

Step 1

In a dutch oven, combine first 10 ingredients with water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and smoked sausage. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and let simmer for 20 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until shrimp are pink.