Okra Gumbo Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), cut up
• 2 quarts water
• 1/4 cup canola oil or bacon drippings
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes, drained
• 2 cups fresh or frozen sliced okra
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• Minced fresh parsley
• Hot cooked rice