Gombo Jumble

Ingredients

• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup cooked, deboned chicken
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 5 – 8 okra (gombo), sliced
• 1 can (400 g) ratatouille (or whole tomatoes)
• ½ teaspoon cayenne
• ½ teaspoon basil
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• pimento to taste
• ¾ cup uncooked rice (well washed)

Directions

1. Put all ingredients except rice in a large pot.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
4. Then stir in rice.
5. Simmer covered until rice is tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Correct seasoning to taste.