2 tbsp. butter
1 lb. ham, diced
2 onions, chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
1 green pepper, cut up
2 cans tomatoes
3 c. water
3 c. chicken broth
1 bay leaf, crushed
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. long grain rice
1 lb. shrimp, cooked and peeled

Melt butter in large pot. Add ham, onions and garlic. Cook until lightly browned. Add remaining ingredients except rice and shrimp. Bring to boil. Gradually stir in rice. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Add shrimp.