Jambalaya

In honor of Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday, the Cajun Wagon is sharing some of their favorite recipes.  Here is there recipe for some smokin' Jambalaya.

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Jambalaya
Ingredients:
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
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
2 cloves finely chopped garlic
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

Directions:
In a Dutch oven, combine mix, water, tomatoes, tomato sauce and smoked sausage. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often. Add shrimp and cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until shrimp are pink.