Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  6             ounces  hot smoked sausage -- sliced
  2               cans  del monte cajun style stewed tomatoes -- 14 1/2oz
  8             ounces  medium shrimp -- shelled,deveined or
  6             ounces  ham -- diced
  1                cup  uncooked rice
  1              large  clov  garlic -- minced
  1                     bay leaf
  1         tablespoon  chopped parsley

Preparation:

In a heavy 4 quart pot brown sausage (and ham if using) over low heat. Drain tomatoes reserving liquid. Add water to reserved liquid to measure 1 1/2 cups. Add to sausage with tomatoes, shrimp (if using) and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Stir; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Nutritional Information:

138 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (37% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 110mg Cholesterol; 645mg Sodium