Chicken Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 c. chicken broth
3/4 c. uncooked white rice
2 c. fresh or frozen sliced okra
2 c. diced cooked chicken
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. cold water
hot cooked rice

Preparation

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onions, green pepper, mushrooms and garlic; saute lightly.
Stir in broth, uncooked rice, okra, chicken, salt, basil, thyme and black pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice is tender.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup water.
Stir into soup.
Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat.
If desired, serve over cooked rice.