Chicken and Rice Soup

Description
Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups canned peeled whole tomatoes, chopped
 * 2 to 3 cups cooked chicken cubes
 * 1 10-ounce package frozen green peas
 * 1 10-ounce package frozen cut okra
 * 12 to 15 whole small onions
 * 1 cup sliced celery
 * 1 cup sliced carrots
 * 3/4 cup uncooked rice
 * 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 2 quarts (8 cups) chicken stock

Directions
Combine tomatoes, chicken, peas, okra, onions, celery, carrots, rice, sugar, pepper and stock in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Simmer about 20 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender.