Paul’s Jambalaya - Cooperative Living

Ingredients

• ¾ lb. cooked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 lb. mild kielbasa sausage, thinly sliced
• 1 lb. hot sausage, thinly sliced
• 1 lb. chicken, cubed
• 1 lb. shrimp, steamed in Old Bay seasoning, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 (15-oz.) cans black beans with juice
• 3 (8-oz.) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (4-oz.) cans green chiles, one mild and one hot
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• ½ bag shredded or matchstick carrots
• black pepper to taste
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 3 bay leaves
• hot sauce (optional)