Paula'S Party Jambalaya

• JAMBALAYA MIX
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 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
• EVERYTHING ELSE
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 lb fully cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/2 - 3/4 lb fresh shrimp, medium size, peeled and deveined

1. In a small bowl, combine rice, onion, parsley, beef bouillon, thyme, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and bay leaf. Pour into cellophane bag. Store in an air-tight container.
2. To make the jambalaya:
3. In a Dutch oven, combine mix, water, tomatoes, tomato sauce and smoked sausage.
4. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high head. Cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add shrimp and cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until shrimp are pink.
6. Serve immediately.

mix, longgrain rice, onion flakes, parsley flakes, beef bouillon granules, thyme, garlic powder, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, bay leaf, water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, sausage, fresh shrimp

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/paulas-party-jambalaya-196305 (may not work)