Paella

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 2 yellow onions, peeled and sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
• 2 c. long grain converted rice
• 3 c. chicken broth or bouillon
• pinch of saffron or turmeric
• 1 Tbsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp. thyme (whole)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (10 oz.) box frozen peas, defrosted
• 2 red sweet bell peppers, cut into rings
• 1 (10 oz.) box frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted
• 1 lb. squid, cleaned and cut into circles
• 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 1/2 lb. clams (in the shell), rinsed
• 1 c. dry white wine
• 1 fryer chicken (about 2 lb.), cut up
• 1/2 lb. Italian sausage
• 1/4 lb. smoked ham, cut julienne