Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. diced ham
2 c. shrimp, cleaned and cooked
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 crushed garlic clove
2 Tbsp. oil
3 1/2 c. crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. thyme leaves
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
3/4 c. long grain white rice

Preparation

Saute onion, green pepper and garlic in oil in large saucepan. Stir in ham, crushed tomatoes, water, seasonings and rice.
Heat to boiling.
Reduce heat; boil gently covered for 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
Stir occasionally.
Add shrimp.
Cook 5 more minutes.
Remove bay leaf and serve.