Homemade Jambalaya

Ingredients

• ⅓ cups Olive Oil
• 2 whole Medium Onions, Chopped
• 6 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
• 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Chopped Into Bite Sized Pieces
• 2 pounds Smoked Sausage, Cut Into 1/4 Pieces
• 12 cups Chicken Broth
• 12 ounces, weight (2 Cans) Tomato Paste
• 1-½ teaspoon Basil
• 3 whole Bay Leaves
• 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• ¼ teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
• 1-½ teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ¾ pounds, 2-⅛ ounces, weight Small Shrimp
• 4 cups Uncooked Rice

Preparation Instructions

1. Sauté onion, garlic, and peppers in oil.
2. Sauté chicken in the onion mixture.
3. Add smoked sausage and sauté for a couple of minutes.
4. Add broth and tomato paste. Add seasonings.
5. Bring to a boil, then add shrimp.
6. Bring back to a boil and add rice.
7. Turn down the heat and simmer over low heat for about 20-25 minutes until rice is done.