Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 lb. smoked ham, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1/2 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 large onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 c. uncooked long grain rice
1 (14.5 oz.) can seasoned diced tomatoes
2 c. chicken broth
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. ground thyme
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Preparation

In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add ham and sausage.
Saute 6 to 7 minutes.
Remove to bowl.
In hot drippings, saute onion, garlic, pepper and celery over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Heat to boiling.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add ham and sausage; cover.
Cook 3 minutes, stirring once. Remove from heat.
Let stand for 5 minutes.
Serve.