Printable Shrimp Jambalaya

 Printable Shrimp Jambalaya
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3 TBSP butter or margarine

1/2 c. chopped onion

1/2 c. chopped green onion

1/2 c. chopped green pepper

1/2 c. chopped celery

1/4 lb. diced cooked ham

2 cloves garlic, crushed in a garlic press or minced

2 c. chicken broth

3 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 5 c.)

1/4 c. chopped parsley

1/2 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. black pepper

1/4 tsp. thyme

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

1 bay leaf

1 c. uncooked rice

3- 4 1/2 oz. cans shrimp (rinse shrimp under running cold water)

1/4 c. coarsely chopped green pepper

Heat butter in a large, heavy skillet over low heat.  Stir in next 6 ingredients.  Cook over medium heat about 5 min, or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.  Stir in chicken broth and next 7 ingredients; cover and bring to boiling.

Add rice gradually, stirring with a fork.  Simmer, covered 20 min., or until rice is tender.  Mix in shrimp and remaining green pepper.  Simmer, uncovered, about 5 min.

6 - 8 servings