Carolyn'S Inspirational Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon soul seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup rice, uncooked
1/2 lb smoked pork, cooked & cubed

Preparation

Into a large pan melt butter on medium
low heat and stir in flour.
Stir continually for 2 minutes.
Add soul seasoning,garlic,celery,onion and bell pepper.
( I use red or yellow pepper but green is fine too) -- cook for 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and seasonings and cook another 5 minutes.
Add the broth,meat or fish and rice . Bring to a boil and lower heat. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.