Ingredients

• Jambalaya Mix, recipe follows
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/2 to 3/4 pound medium, fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

Jambalaya Mix:

• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 3 tablespoons dried minced onion
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf