1 fryer, boiled
1/4 lb. bacon, diced
1/2 c. onion, chopped
2 tbsp. green pepper, diced
1 c. celery, finely chopped
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 c. tomatoes
4 c. chicken stock
Salt and pepper
1/2 to 1 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf
1 c. cooked rice
1-2 c. frozen okra, chopped

Debone chicken and cut into medium size chunks. Saute bacon in soup pot. Add onions, green pepper, celery and saute. Add parsley, tomatoes, chicken stock and seasonings. Slowly simmer until vegetables are soft. Add chicken, okra, and rice; cook for 10 more minutes. Serves 6.