1 (16-oz.) can cut okra, drained
¼ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup green pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups chicken broth
1 16 oz. can tomato
1 bay leaf, small
pepper
salt

⅓ to ½ cooked smoked sausage, cut into rounds
1 cup cooked chicken, diced
1 tablespoon parsley, snipped
3 cups hot cooked rice

In large saucepan...

1. Cook and stir okra, onion and green pepper in butter over low heat until onion is tender. 

2. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and bay leaf; simmer uncovered 15 minutes. 

3. Season with salt and pepper. 

4. Stir in smoked sausage, chicken and parsley; heat through. 

Serve in bowls over or under scoops of rice.