1.Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium high heat. Add chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, minced garlic, and sausage; saute' 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

2.Add rice and the next 7 ingredients (through bay leaf); cook 2 minutes.

3.Add broth, water, tomato paste, hot pepper sauce, and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil.

4.Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.

5.Add shrimp; cook 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in parsley.