Nancy's Microwave Jambalaya

By Addie

MY NOTES: Sometimes I saute the rice with the spices in a little oil for a few minutes, to bring out the flavor of the seasonings. This makes for a much darker color red in the finished result. We like it both ways. Jack really enjoys this meal - asks for it regularly - and it is a delightfully EASY dinner to make! You can make it with one kind of meat or several, to use up leftovers.

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked regular rice
• Garlic powder to taste
• Chili powder to taste
• Cumin to taste
• Celery salt to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Hot sauce to taste
• Finely diced onion and green pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix all ingredients in microwave-safe dish.

2. Add 1 can of tomato soup and 1 1/2 soup cans of water or chicken broth. Microwave on HIGH, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir.

3. Microwave for 10 more minutes. (still covered) (Add a little water, if necessary - don't let it get TOO dry.) Stir.

4. Add diced kielbasa, and diced cooked chicken or ham. Return to microwave, covered, until rice is cooked, about 10-15 minutes.

5. Add 1/2 cup frozen peas. Return to microwave 1 minute.

If desired, finally add some cooked shrimp and microwave two more minutes. (We love it with the shrimp!) Stir and serve.