Jambalaya with Shrimp and Ham

Name: Jambalaya with Shrimp and Ham
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more, to taste; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 6 ounces diced, smoked ham; 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth; One 14 1/2-ounce can no-salt added diced tomatoes; 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp; Hot pepper sauce