Smoky Sausage Jambalaya

Ingredients
2 tablespoon Butter or margarine
1 medium Onion chopped
1/3 cup Bell pepper chopped
2 cloves Garlic minced
1 pound Smoked sausage cut into 1/4 inch slices-see note
2 cups Chicken broth
1 14 1/2 ounce Canned diced tomatoes drained
1 cup Converted rice Brown or white
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning see note
Pickled jalapeno slices optional-to taste
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Preparation
Melt butter in heavy, large lidded skillet over high heat. Add vegetables and garlic and saute for 5 minutes. Add all of the other ingredients, mix well, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until the rice is done. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with fork and serving.