1 lb. bacon, chopped
2 med. onions, chopped
1/2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tsp. chopped garlic
4 bell peppers, chopped
4 c. clam juice
4 c. chicken broth
64 oz. tomato puree
4 tbsp. dried parsley
1 tbsp. dried chives
4 bay leaves
4 tsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. white pepper
4 tsp. hot sauce
4 tsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 c. frozen okra, thawed and drained
1 tsp. crushed red pepper

Fry bacon in heavy pan. Add onion, garlic, celery, bell pepper and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes on high, keep stirring. Add remaining items and boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes until thickened. Stir occasionally.