Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 lb. smoked ham, chopped
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. smoked mild or hot sausage, sliced
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes with juice, chopped
1 tsp. thyme and 1 tsp. red pepper sauce (or to taste)
2 c. rice
3 c. hot chicken broth
salt and pepper
1/2 lb. sea scallops
1/2 lb. medium shrimp, shelled and deveined

Preparation

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
Add the ham, celery, onion, pepper and garlic.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.