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Tuna Gumbo

From the Kitchen of: Pepper

2	tbsp	Margarine
1	med	Onion, chopped
1	med	Green pepper, chopped
1	clove	Garlic, minced
1	tbsp	Flour
1	can	Chicken broth
1	can (1 lb)	Whole tomatoes & liquid, crushed
1/4	C	Parsley
1		Bay leaf
1/2	tsp	Salt
1/4	tsp	Thyme
1	121/2 or 13 oz can	Tuna, drained
10	oz	Cut okra, fresh or frozen
1	tsp	Lemon juice
11/2	tsp	Worcestershire sauce
	dash	Cayenne pepper
3	C	White rice, cooked

Melt margarine in large pot. Add onion, green pepper, garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Combine flour, chicken broth and mix thoroughly. Add to onion mixture, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes, seasonings; bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Add tuna and okra to sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper.
Serve over white rice in soup bowls.
Serves: 6