Jambalaya

Ingredients  

• 2 large celery stalks , diced
  
• 1 small onion , diced
  
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
  
• 1 green bell pepper , diced
  
• 1 red bell pepper , diced
  
• 16 ounces smoked sausage , chopped
  
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  
• 1/2 Tablespoon smoked paprika
  
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( or more for extra spice)
  
• 1/2 Tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  
• 2 (15 oz) canned diced tomatoes
  
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley , roughly chopped
  
• 2 cup vegetable broth ( chicken broth works as well)
  
• 2 cups uncooked white rice
  

Instructions 

• Add all ingredients into slow cooker EXCEPT the uncooked white rice.
  
• Stir everything together. Place lid on slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours. The liquid should be boiling at this point.
  
• Very quickly stir uncooked rice into slow cooker. Quickly cover with lid and continue to cook on high for another 20-25 minutes, or until rice is cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  
• Serve hot with freshly chopped parsley and some hot sauce, if desired. Enjoy!