Jambalaya- Ashley

1 pound shrimp
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp oil
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup cubed cooked ham
2 cups chicken broth
1-14 oz can diced tomatoes (including juice)
8 oz sliced kielbasa sausage (cut in half lenthwise)
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1 bay leaf

Saute onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic in oil until tender.  Stir in chicken broth, tomates, sausage, rice, and spices.  Bring to a boil  Reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes.

Stir in shrimp and return to boiling.  Simmer, covered for 5 minutes or until shrimp is opaque and rice is tender.  Stir in ham and heat through.  Discard bay leaf and serve.