Ellen's Jambalaya

(adapted from the Frugal Gourmet)

Sauté (in oil or Pam):

• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 spring onions, chopped

Place the above in a large pot with:

• 16 oz can of tomatoes (crushed with your hands)
• 16 oz can of chicken broth

Simmer one hour.

Sauté:

• 1 lb sausage, sliced

(Optional: Deglaze sausage pan with a bit of the broth, and add to large pot) Set the sausage aside.

Add to pot:

• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme leaves
• salt and pepper to taste

Simmer 20 minutes.

Sauté:

• 1 lb chicken, chopped

Add to pot:

• 1 cup converted rice
• the chicken
• the sausage

Simmer 25 minutes (until rice is tender).

Enjoy!