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)
 * 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
 * 1/2 teaspoon basil
 * 1/2 teaspoon oregano
 * 1 bay leaf
 * piment to taste
 * 3/4 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.