1 tbsp. vegetable oil
20 oz. kielbasa sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 lg. onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 c. chicken broth
1 can (16 oz.) whole peeled tomatoes in juice
1/2 lb. cooked ham, cut in cubes (undrained)
1 bay leaf
1 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp. whole all spice
1 1/2 c. uncooked long grain rice

Heat in oil in a heavy skillet; add kielbasa, onions, green pepper, celery and garlic; cook until vegetables are tenderr. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, ham, bay leaf, hot sauce, thyme and all spice. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Bring to a boil, add rice. Cover, reduce heat, simmer 15 minutes. If necessary, add more broth or water and cook 5 to 15 minutes longer until rice is tender. Makes 4 to 6 servings.