2 tbsp. butter
1 med. onion, coarsely chopped
1 med. green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 lb. cooked Polish sausage, cut into 1/2" slices
1 lb. frozen lg. shrimp
16 oz. can tomatoes, undrained, cut up
10 3/4 oz. can condensed chicken broth
6 oz. can tomato paste
3/4 c. uncooked regular rice
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

In large Dutch oven, melt butter; saute onion for 2 to 3 minutes or just until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients; blend well. Cover; simmer for 20-30 minutes until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf. 8 servings.