1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 crushed clove garlic
2 tbsp. butter

Saute in butter. Add:

3 1/2 c. (two 14 1/2 oz. cans) stewed tomatoes
1 c. water (may need 2)
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 crumbled bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Bring mixture to a boil until thickened. Add:

2 c. cooked, chopped ham
2 c. cooked, fresh or frozen shrimp
3/4 c. uncooked white rice

Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.