1/2 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut in 1/2 lengthwise
1 1/2 lb. kielbasa, sliced 1/2"
2 lg. onion, chopped
1 med. green pepper, choppped
1 c. chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 c. chicken broth
1 (16 oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes, with juice
1/2 lb. cooked ham, cubed
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. Tabasco pepper sauce
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. ground allspice
1 1/2 c. uncooked rice

Heat oil in large sauce pot or Dutch oven. Add kielbasa, onions, green pepper, celery and garlic. Cook 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Add chicken broth, tomatoes, ham, bay leaf, Tabasco, thyme and allspice. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Add rice, cover and simmer 15 minutes. If necessary, add more broth or water and simmer until rice is tender. Remove bay leaf. Serve with additional Tabasco, if desired.

Serves 6.