Shrimp Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. chopped green onion
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 lb. diced, cooked ham
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 c. chicken broth
3 large tomatoes, chopped
1/4 c. parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. red pepper
1 bay leaf
1 c. uncooked rice
1 lb. cleaned shrimp
1/4 c. chopped green pepper

Preparation

Melt shortening in large heavy skillet over medium heat.
Stir in next 6 ingredients.
Cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in broth, tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, thyme, red pepper and bay leaf. Cover and boil.
Add rice, gradually stirring with a fork.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Mix in shrimp and remaining 1/4 cup green pepper.
Simmer until shrimp is done.
Remove bay leaf and serve.