2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. each diced celery, bell peppers, onions
4 sm. cloves garlic, mashed
4 c. crushed tomatoes
12 oz. cooked shrimp
2 c. cooked rice
4 oz. boiled ham, diced
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. each chili powder, pepper, ground thyme

In oil, saute vegetables and garlic until soft. Add all other ingredients and simmer. Remove bay leaves before serving.