Ochea Gumbo

Ingredients

• 2 quarts ripe tomatoes
• 1 quart okra, cut into small rings
• 3 quarts water
• 1 chicken, cut up
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon boiled rice per serving
• Green garden pepper, finely chopped (for serving)
• Optional: corn and Lima beans

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine the tomatoes, okra, and water. Bring to a boil.

2. In a skillet, fry the chicken pieces until browned and cooked through.

3. Add the fried chicken to the pot with the tomatoes and okra.

4. Chop the onions finely and add them to the pot along with salt and pepper.

5. If using, add corn and Lima beans to the mixture.

6. Let the gumbo simmer gently for several hours.

7. Serve each bowl with a tablespoon of boiled rice and a sprinkle of finely chopped green pepper.