Lemony Chicken-Okra Soup

Ingredients

 * 2 	  lemons, juice of
 * 2 	cups okra, Sliced
 * 1 	broiler chicken (2 1/2 lbs)
 * 1/3 	cup long grain rice, Uncooked
 * 6 	cups chicken broth or water
 * 2 	teaspoons salt
 * 1 	large onion, peeled & chopped
 * 1/4 	teaspoon pepper
 * 3 	tomatoes, peeled & choppped
 * 1/2 	teaspoon red peppers, Ground
 * 1 	can tomato paste
 * 1 	teaspoon turmeric, Ground

Directions

 * 1) Cut up broiler-fryer chicken.
 * 2) If using can of Okra, drain it well.
 * 3) Rub lemon juice over chicken pieces.
 * 4) Put in a large kettle with chicken broth or water.
 * 5) Bring to a boil.
 * 6) Lower heat and cook slowly, covered, 12 minutes.
 * 7) Add remaining ingredients and continue to cook slowly about 30 minutes, until chicken and rice are tender.
 * 8) Remove chicken pieces and debone.
 * 9) Cut meat into small pieces and return to kettle.