Phyllis' Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large can whole tomatoes
1 can pitted black olives
1 small chopped onion
1 to 2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 or 2 bay leaves
4 to 8 c. cooked rice (either regular or Minute)
sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Crush tomatoes and return to juice.
Place all ingredients, except rice, in large pot.
Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
Cook rice according to package directions.
When sauce and rice are cooked, mix them together in a large bowl.
Top with a little sour cream, if desired.