Louisiana Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped green pepper
4 c. chicken broth
16 oz. can whole tomatoes
1 tsp. Tabasco pepper sauce
3 c. cooked rice
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. chopped celery
3 cloves minced garlic
2 1/2 to 3 lb. chicken, cut up
1 bay leaf
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen okra

Preparation

In a large saucepot, heat oil.
Add flour and cook over low heat, stirring often until roux turns dark brown in color and develops a nutty aroma.
Add onion, celery, green pepper and garlic.
Cook until vegetables are tender.
Slowly add chicken broth a little at a time, stirring after each addition.
Bring to a boil.