Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion
• 2-3 ribs celery
• 1 bell pepper
• 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/3 cups white rice
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup cooked chicken
  
• 1 cup chopped smoked sausage

Instructions

1. Saute chopped vegetables in butter.
   
2. Add tomatoes, broth, rice, and spices. Simmer until the rice is done, about 20 minutes.
3. Add chicken and sausage. Let sit 5-10 minutes.

Serves 8.


(Adapted from this recipe.)