1/2 lb. hot sausage
1/2 lb. andouille
1/4 lb. Tasso (optional)
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
5 cloves minced garlic
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
2 c. rice
3 c. chicken stock
4 green onions, chopped
2 c. smoked ham, diced
1/4 c. parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Tabasco to taste

Saute hot sausage and Tasso in oil, if necessary, for several minutes. In same oil, add onions, cook until tender, then add bell pepper and celery. Cook until browned. Add raw rice and stir until coated in the oil. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, garlic, sliced andouille and ham. Bring mixture to a boil. cover and let simmer about 30 minutes or until rice is done.

Before serving, add green onions and parsley. Serve hot with French bread and a green salad.