Chicken Gumbo     

Chicken Gumbo     
2 pounds  chicken breasts, cut into 1” cubes 
2 pounds  fresh okra, sliced ¼” slices 
2  large onions, chopped 
2  large bell peppers, chopped 
½ cup  celery, chopped 
4 tablespoons  cooking oil 
3 tablespoons  flour 
3  large tomatoes, cut up 
2  cloves garlic, minced 
salt & pepper to taste

 Prepare a rue with cooking oil and flour.  Cook until brown, stirring often.  Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic.  Slowly stir in 1 quart of water.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Add cut-up tomatoes, okra and celery.  Cover and cook about 30 minutes, until vegetables are done.  Add chicken and simmer an additional 6 minutes.