Turkey Sausage Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. sweet turkey sausage
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 lg. bay leaf
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 lg. onion, chopped
• 1 chopped green pepper
• 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes, with puree
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (13 oz.) can chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups rice

Instructions

1. Cut sausage into 3 to 4 pieces. In a large deep skillet, over medium high heat, heat oil.
2. Add sausages and brown on all sides, stir in seasonings, celery, onion and green pepper and saute for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.
3. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, broth and rice. Bring broth to a boil then reduce heat to low.
4. Cover and cook 20 minutes until rice is tender but still firm.
5. Discard bay leaf; stir and serve.